A practice-based survey of mortality revisited - what trends in end-of-life care are emerging?

The gathering of mortality data in general practice is useful and important; it provides a vital insight into local health needs, highlights gaps in service provision and educates those working in general practice. This article considers the mortality rates in Chorley Wood Health Centre between 2008 and 2009. The survey results provide an interesting insight into local trends, one key factor being the rate of people being enabled to die at home.