P-64 Integration of the Virtual Consultant Model in a hospice setting

Abstract

documentation made by the case note reviewer was crosschecked by another reviewer to reduce bias as far as possible. All abbreviations were noted and used to develop an agreed specialist palliative care glossary that can be used by clinical staff in the organisation when documenting. Results While full audit results are yet to be analysed, initial results suggest that abbreviations are commonplace and not universally understood by our workforce. Subjectivity is more likely to arise when documenting under pressure outside of direct clinical consultation, such as during multidisciplinary meetings. Conclusions SARs are becoming more frequent in our organisation. Staff should be mindful that all documentation may be read by patients or family members. As digital abbreviations become more common in society, clinical teams need to agree upon accepted terms to ensure all language used is accessible to healthcare professional and the public alike.