How this fits in

The prescribing of anticipatory medications to provide symptom relief in last days of life care is recommended practice in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. GPs have a central role in the prescribing of anticipatory medications, but little is known about their decision-making processes and how they discuss these with patients and families. This study found that GPs are keen to prescribe drugs weeks ahead of death even if they are unlikely to be needed. GPs often recall framing anticipatory medications as their clinical recommendation to ensure that the prescription is accepted by patients and their families.