Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Patients with advanced, incurable disease need easy access to qualified care. Basic palliative care should be provided in all clinical hospital departments and in community care. In addition, palliative care units in hospitals and nursing homes, and ambulatory, multidisciplinary, palliative care teams have a supportive role by providing teaching, advice, and care, also in primary care. ⋯ Palliative care requires much collaboration, and the general practitioner has an important role. In addition, hospital-based palliative care teams are important bridges between the different levels of the health care system. The Norwegian Standard for Palliative Care gives recommendations for the organisation of palliative care at all levels, and forms the basis for this article.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jan 2006
Comparative Study[Organisation of trauma services--major improvements over four years].
Despite recent developments in trauma care, it is estimated that 10 to 15% of deaths after injury are avoidable and caused by errors in the initial hospital phase of treatment. In 2000 it was found that a number of Norwegian hospitals lacked procedures and protocols. The situation in all hospitals delivering trauma care in Norway was reassessed. ⋯ A major improvement has taken place during four years, and it is now possible to implement national trauma care guidelines. There is still a need for improved use of audits and team training.