The Gold Standards Framework Proactive Identification Guidance (PIG)
The Gold Standards Framework Proactive Identification Guidance-GSF (PIG), is a guide for clinicians to assist with earlier recognition of decline for patients considered to be in their final year(s) of life. It is used within the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Improvements Training Programmes to support earlier identification of patients, for better assessment of needs and care planning care in line with their needs and wishes. The PIG can be used to clarify triggers that help to identify patients earlier, so that care can be better planned, more proactive, anticipate patients’ needs and take into account their own wishes following a discussion related to advance care planning.
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