Earlier initiation of community-based palliative care is associated with fewer unplanned hospitalisations and emergency department presentations in the final months of life: a population-based study amongst cancer decedents
While community-based palliative care (CPC) is associated with decreased acute care use in the lead up to death, it is unclear how the timing of CPC initiation affects this association.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Cameron M. Wright, David Youens, Rachael E. Moorin Source Type: research
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