Related Articles Minority Patients are Less Likely to Undergo Withdrawal of Care After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care. 2018 12;29(3):419-425 Authors: Ormseth CH, Falcone GJ, Jasak SD, Mampre DM, Leasure AC, Miyares LC, Hwang DY, James ML, Testai FD, Becker KJ, Tirschwell DL, Langefeld CD, Woo D, Sheth KN Abstract BACKGROUND: Prior studies of patients in the intensive care unit have suggested racial/ethnic variation in end-of-life decision making. We sought to evaluate whether race/ethnicity modifies the implementation of comfort measures only status (CMOs) in patients with spontaneous, non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS: We analyzed data from the Ethnic/Racial Variations of…
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Related Articles Development of a Standard for Hospital-Based Palliative Care Consultation Teams in Japan Using a Modified Delphi Method. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018 11;56(5):746-751.e5 Authors: Sakashita A, Kizawa Y, Kato M, Akizuki N, Nakazawa Y, Kaizu M, Yano K, Sato T, Tokoro A Abstract CONTEXT: Hospital-based palliative care consultation teams (PCCTs) are rapidly being disseminated throughout Japan. The roles of PCCTs have changed during the past decade, particularly with the introduction of a modified national cancer care act to promote early palliative care and integrated oncology and palliative care. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to develop a consultation team standard…
Origen: Development of a Standard for Hospital-Based Palliative Care Consultation Teams in Japan Using a Modified Delphi Method. – PubMed

Related Articles Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction Associated With GI Cancers. J Oncol Pract. 2017 Jul;13(7):426-434 Authors: Franke AJ, Iqbal A, Starr JS, Nair RM, George TJ Abstract For many patients with GI malignancies, the seeding of the abdominal cavity with tumor cells, called peritoneal carcinomatosis, is a common mode of metastases and disease progression. Prognosis for patients with this aspect of their disease remains poor, with high disease-related morbidity and complications. Uniform and proven practices that provide optimal palliative care and quality of life for these patients are needed. The objective of this review is to critically assess the…
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Related Articles [It all started with a simple symptom and then… Basic palliative medical tools for primary care physicians]. Rev Med Suisse. 2016 Nov 02;12(537):1858-1863 Authors: Dulong De Rosnay C, Tai T, Pasche O Abstract The treatment of symptoms in palliative care is of primary importance, though this in itself is not sufficient for the relief of all aspects of a patient’s suffering. Pain, dyspnea, or anxiety cannot be reduced to a single somatic characteristic, the psychological implications and the consequences on the patient’s daily life being of paramount importance. A respect with regard to certain basic principles, and a…
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Related Articles Effects of Per-diem payment on the duration of hospitalization and medical expenses according to the palliative care demonstration project in Korea. Int J Health Plann Manage. 2017 Apr;32(2):e206-e217 Authors: Shin JY, Yoon SJ, Ahn HS, Yun YH Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the impacts of a government-directed palliative care demonstration (PCD) project, Per-diem Payment System (PDPS), on length of stay (LOS), hospital costs, resource usage and healthcare quality during the searched period from January in 2009 to December in 2010. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective claim data review. METHODS: Individuals who had been eligible…
Origen: Effects of Per-diem payment on the duration of hospitalization and medical expenses according to the palliative care demonstration project in Korea. – PubMed