NTR2817.

Methods	Cluster randomised controlled trial (general practitioner as unit of randomisation)
Participants	Participants aged >= 18 years old, with progressive oncological disease, life expectancy <= 3 months; excluded if unable to provide informed consent
Interventions	Weekly teleconsultation with a research nurse, using a telemedicine computer installed at the participant's home; any ongoing needs identified are then transmitted to the general practitioner. More frequent appointments are possible if requested by the participant
Outcomes	Main outcome: symptom burden experienced by the participant Other outcomes: hospital admission; number of problems and needs for palliative care; patient and caregiver satisfaction; experienced continuity of medical care in the last phase of life; caregiver's burden
Notes	Care received by control group is not described; awaiting further information. The Netherlands National Trial Register NTR2817