The value of embedding: integrated palliative care for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Michael W RabowR SmallA JowM MajureA ChienM MeliskoJ BelkoraL J EssermanH RugoPublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2017)
Embedded PC was well-received by patients and oncologists, increased early PC referrals, and improved EOL care. Avoidable, unnecessary health care utilization at the end of life, such as ICU stays in the last month of life, represent an important potential reduction in patient suffering and system costs.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- healthcare
- metastatic breast cancer
- end stage renal disease
- advanced cancer
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- intensive care unit
- prognostic factors
- case report
- mechanical ventilation
- risk assessment
- patient reported outcomes
- affordable care act
- human health
- patient reported