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The cultivation of prognostic awareness through the provision of early palliative care in the ambulatory setting: a communication guide.

Authors :
Jackson VA
Jacobsen J
Greer JA
Pirl WF
Temel JS
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Source :
Journal of palliative medicine [J Palliat Med] 2013 Aug; Vol. 16 (8), pp. 894-900. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jun 20.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Early, integrated palliative care delivered in the ambulatory setting has been associated with improved quality of life, lower rates of depression, and even prolonged survival. We outline an expert practice that provides a step-wise approach to cultivating prognostic awareness in patients cared for by a palliative care clinician early in the course of the patient's disease. This approach can be used by both novice and more experienced palliative care clinicians.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-7740
Volume :
16
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of palliative medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23786425
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2012.0547