Table 2.

Main themes and subthemes obtained through focus online groups.

The Role of Family Physicians in Portuguese Palliative Care Setting
FPs in the PC network	-Early identification of patients with palliative care needs -Initial treatment of patients with palliative care needs -Symptomatic management -FPs as patient advocates
Patients and diseases	-Characteristics of patients with palliative care needs -Barriers identifying patients
Training in Palliative Care for Family Physicians
Training needs	-Clinical training -Communication -Understanding of the network
To build a training program	-Concepts -Structure