Symptom Burden and Complexity in the Last 12 Months of Life among Cancer Patients Choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Alberta, Canada.

Linda Watson Claire LinkSiwei QiAndrea DeIureK Brooke Russell Fiona S M SchulteCaitlin ForbesJames SilviusBrian KellyBarry D Bultz

Published in: Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) (2022)

Cancer patients in this cohort experienced increased symptom burden and complexity leading up to their death. These findings could serve as a flag to clinicians to closely monitor advanced cancer patients' symptoms, and provide appropriate support and interventions as needed.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
patient reported
risk factors
depressive symptoms