Elements of Palliative Care in the Last 6  Months of Life: Frequency, Predictors, and Timing

Conclusions and RelevanceAlthough a high proportion of patients received elements of palliative care, transitions to a goal of comfort or hospice happened very near death. Palliative care delivery can be improved by systematizing existing mechanisms, including prompts for earlier goals-of-care discussion, symptom screening, and spiritual care, and by building collaboration between primary and specialty palliative care services.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research