Table 2 Proposed quality domains for the project

QD#01: Physical care and support, assessment and treatment

QD#02: Psychological care and support, assessment and treatment

QD#03: Social care and support, assessment and treatment

QD#04: Spiritual and emotional care and support

QD#05: Cultural aspects of care

QD#06: Generic aspects of care and health promotion

QD#07: Information and communication with patients, carers and family

QD#08: Care planning, goal setting and shared decision making with patients, carers and family

QD#09: End of life care and decisions

QD#10: Pre and post-bereavement support

QD#11: Co-ordination and continuity of care

QD#12: Structure and process of care

QD#13: Evidence of effectiveness, outcome assessment and measurement

QD#14: Staff training and education, service and professional development

QD#15: Access to services and service environment

QD#16: Promotion of effective external engagement

QD#17: Societal, ethical and legal aspects of care