Introduction: Palliative medicine is one of the developing medical specialities. This study was undertaken to enquire about the level of awareness regarding various aspects of palliative care among general practitioners of city of Bhopal. Material and method: This study was undertaken with the help predesigned questionnaire among the general practioners enquiring them about various aspects of Palliative medicine. Results: The opinion about diseases requiring palliative care varied to large extent. Majority of subject reported pain control as the main objective of palliative care. There were varied response to various other aspects of palliative care but majority had considered it important. Discussion: Palliative care is an important aspect of comprehensive care which needs to be given to terminally ill patients. Awareness regarding same variable even among doctors and improved awareness through various means is essential to improve quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness.

Improving access to healthcare is a major challenge for patients, doctors and community. Globally many traditional services which used to be delivered face to face (e.g. banking and shopping) are delivered now telephonically and electronically. Currently, telephonic consultation appears to be used for many different purposes despite scanty information and evidence on quality of method, pitfalls and limitations. However, despite the widespread use of telephones in daily life and the range of possible benefits that telephones may offer in medical services, their role in clinical practice remains highly controversial. Medical community find it difficult and less rewarding because of many factors and limitations. There is a need for focused research, proper training of medical professionals, specific guidelines on medico legal aspect and issue of professional fee need to be addressed for better utilization of seemingly useful and cost-effective method of telephonic consultation in clinical practice.