Table 4 Indicators of palliative care during hospital admissions in the last year of life for decedents aged 18 years or more in NSW in 2007 (n = 45,749)
Number of deaths (%) | Cumulative deaths (%)a | |
|---|---|---|
Palliative care indicator 1 | ||
Admitted to an inpatient hospice | 2170 (5) | 2170 (5) |
“Saw palliative team” | 6609 (14) | 6909 (15) |
Palliative care indicator 2 | ||
Admitted to an inpatient hospice | 2170 (5) | 2170 (5) |
“Saw palliative team” | 6609 (14) | 6909 (15) |
Palliative care bed (unit type) | 353 (1) | 6954 (15) |
Service category “Palliative” | 5995 (13) | 8228 (18) |
Diagnosis “Palliative care” | 9842 (22) | 10,652 (23) |
Referred to palliative team/palliative unit/hospice | 1938 (4) | 10,777 (24) |