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Two parallel questionnaires were used to explore perceptions of health-care workers (HCWs) and the relatives of terminally ill patients on the quality of care received by the patients. There was general agreement between the two groups of respondents in most of the assessed areas. The relatives, however, were more satisfied with the control of pain and psychological symptoms than the HCWs, and the HCWs perceived the control of diarrhea, skin problems, and swallowing problems more positively than did the relatives. There also was some variation between the two groups in their perception of the care received by the relatives during visits at the hospital, with the relatives’ group being more positive. Although HCWs reported that time to deal with patients and their families was inadequate, the relatives’ group was generally satisfied with the standards in place.

The article offers information regarding the wine industry Ferngrove Wine Group. It says that Ferngrove Wines, led by Kim Horton and Chris Zur, was situated in Western Australia with a vineyard of approximately 17km southwest of the Frankland River town site and 270m above sea level. It adds that the area shows potential for the production of Riesling fruit, which result into the development of Cossack Riesling wine. Meanwhile, it states that the wine has received numerous awards in Australia.

The article features Chardonnay wine production by winemaker Kim Horton at the Ferngrove Vineyards Estate in Frankland River, Western Australia. Ferngrove exerts all efforts to produce quality wines by ensuring fruit quality and the right picking time. The fruit is machine harvested at night when it is cold. Fermenting is done using French Oak barrels for 10 months. The wine is packaged in a burgundy bottle and sealed with ROTE. It is sold primarily on high-end restaurants and fine wine retailers.