Table 2.

Characteristics of the procedure followed by the palliative care team (N = 57)

	Overall N = 57 n (%)
The team has specified referral criteria	41 (72)
Who can consult the PCT?
- Medical specialist	57 (100)
- Co-assistant	24 (42)
- Paramedics	23 (40)
- Nurses	45 (79)
- Patients and/or relatives	15 (26)
For which type of patients can the PCT be consulted?
- Clinical patients	57 (100)
- Patients at the outpatient clinic	35 (62)
- Patients who are known by the PCT and who are staying at home	29 (51)
- Patients who are not known by the PCT and who are staying at home	13 (23)
Availability of the PCT
- During office hours	51 (89)
- 24 h/ 7 days a week	6 (11)
The advice is given:
- Mostly bedside	46 (81)
- Mostly face to face with referring professional	40 (70)
- Mostly by telephone	16 (28)
Is there a standard follow up of the patient?
- Mostly	28 (49)
- Sometimes	26 (46)
- Never	3 (5)
Is there a standard follow up with the referring professional?
- Mostly	30 (53)
- Sometimes	27 (47)
Is there standard deliberation with the transfer nurse about the situation at home?
- Yes, always	4 (25)
- On indication	37 (65)
- No	6 (11)
Is there standard deliberation with the general physician – nursing home physician before discharge?
- Yes, always	15 (26)
- On indication	30 (53)
- No	12 (21)
Members of the PCT visit patients at home	13 (23)
Forms of out-patient/in home collaboration
- The PCT consists of professionals both form inside and outside the hospital	31 (54)
- The PCT provides consultation by telephone for patients who reside outside the hospital	19 (33)
- The PCT provides bedside consultation outside the hospital	11 (19)
- Consultants from regional PCTs’ perform bedside consultation in the hospital	5 (9)
- The PCT does not work transmural	13 (23)
Other activities of the PCT
- Scientific research	19 (33)
- Education inside the hospital	54 (95)
- Education outside the hospital	29 (51)
- Development of protocols	46 (81)