An 85-year-old man with a CFS of 7 has advanced heart failure, CKD stage 4, and severe COPD. He is bedbound in a care home. His GP considers whether h...

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An 85-year-old man with a CFS of 7 has advanced heart failure, CKD stage 4, and severe COPD. He is bedbound in a care home. His GP considers whether he should be placed on the GP palliative care register. According to the Gold Standards Framework, which question should the GP ask themselves to identify patients who may benefit from a palliative approach?

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Would I be surprised if this patient died within the next 12 months?

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Would I be surprised if this patient had another fall?

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Would I be surprised if this patient developed a new comorbidity?

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Would I be surprised if this patient was readmitted to hospital?

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Would I be surprised if this patient's medication list increased?

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