With the emergence of telemedicine as a routine form of care in various venues, the
opportunities to use technology to care for the most vulnerable, most ill cancer patients are …

In 2014 the World Health Organization called for palliative care to be integrated as an
essential element of the health care continuum. Yet in 2017 US palliative care services are …

Importance Lay navigators in the Patient Care Connect Program support patients with
cancer from diagnosis through survivorship to end of life. They empower patients to engage …

Background This study analysed the impact on palliative care outcomes of a new specialist
palliative care service for patients severely affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

BACKGROUND: Oncology nurses affect patient care at every point along the cancer
journey. This creates the perfect opportunity to educate patients and caregivers about …

Background ECCO essential requirements for quality cancer care (ERQCC) are checklists
and explanations of organisation and actions that are necessary to give high-quality care to …

Palliative care provides invaluable clinical management and support for patients and their
families. For most people, palliative care is not provided by hospice and palliative medicine …

Purpose: Hospitalized patients with advanced cancer have a high symptom burden and
need for support. Integration of palliative care (PC) improves symptom control and …

The number of people in their last years of life with advanced chronic conditions, palliative
care needs, and limited life prognosis due to different causes including multi-morbidity …

End‐of‐Life Care Matters: Palliative Cancer Care Results in Better Care and Lower Costs |
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