Table 1
Sampling by service
| Service | Number of deaths (Jan 05 - Dec 06) | Sampling fraction | Number of sampled deaths/cases (random selection) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSF GP Practice | 38 | 50% | 19 |
| Heart Failure Community Matrons | 30 | 50% | 15 |
| Hospital Specialist Palliative care service | 307* | 5% | 15 |
| Non-GSF Nursing Care Home | 32 | 50% | 16 |
| TOTAL | 407 | 65 |
*This service was based in a hospital but provided hospice care support as well. The focus here was on the hospital element and this figure represents the number of deaths in hospital only.