Background Despite robust evidence for the integration of early palliative care for patients
with advanced cancer, many patients still access this approach to care late. Communication …

Background: Despite the world-wide growth of specialist palliative care services, the bulk of
care and decision making at the end of life are delivered in general hospital, primary care …

Aim To ascertain the perceived skills of students at UK medical schools in palliative
medicine. Design A validated questionnaire survey. Participants Newly qualified UK pre …

Objectives: Despite palliative care being standard for patients with chronic and/or life-limiting
conditions, a perceived lack of clarity regarding the definition and scope of palliative care …

Providing the best care for patients dying from cancer of the head and neck is crucial, and
their complex, unpredictable needs, particularly at the end of life, mean that they are likely to …

Introduction For patients with advanced cancer, timely access to palliative care can improve
quality of life and enable patients to participate in decisions about their end-of-life care …

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) assessment forms an integral part of modern
cancer care and research. The aim of this study is to determine patients' preferences and …

Background Negative perceptions about palliative care (PC), held by patients with cancer
and their families, are a barrier to early referral and the associated benefits. This review …

Purpose Despite the multiprofessional concept surrounding palliative care patients (PCPs)
and their high prevalence of oral issues, licensed dentists (LDs) are often not included in …

Objective To evaluate the acceptance of major surgical procedures and quality of life among
long-term survivors of advanced head and neck cancer treated at a single institution. Design …