The objective of this study was to investigate how many patients who die from causes other
than cancer might benefit from specialist palliative care. This was achieved by secondary …

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Palliative care services have developed rapidly over the past 30 years, with little evaluation
as to how needs have been met by these new services. As part of a systematic review of …

The objective of this research was to determine whether consultant physicians would
consider referring patients with non-malignant disease to a specialist palliative care service …

The objective of this study was to investigate which terminally ill cancer patients receive in-
patient care in hospices and other specialist palliative care in-patient units. An interview …

Objective: To describe the quality of care received in the last year of life by people who die
from cancer, focusing particularly on symptom control, communication with health …

How to extend palliative care services to all patients needing them is an issue currently
exercising a range of bodies in contemporary Britain. This paper first considers the evidence …

This retrospective review was undertaken to identify the pattern of noncancer referrals to a
specialist palliative care service, comprising a teaching hospital support team, home care …

This chapter provides assistance for those purchasing palliative care services. The analysis
is based on current research evidence and national and local population and health …

A survey of hospice and specialist palliative care services in the UK in the year 1994-5 was
undertaken, enquiring about inpatient, home care and day care services. Over 500 …