Dying remains a taboo subject for patients and GPs, finds survey

Many GPs are failing to discuss dying and end of life wishes with patients, according to a survey commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition, a group led by the National Council for Palliative Care.

The online survey of 2028 adults and 1000 GPs found that discussing dying and end of life plans remains a taboo for most people in Britain. The survey, carried out by the polling agency ComRes, found that only 27% of the public have asked a family member about their end of life wishes and less than a third (31%) have talked to …