Impact of underlying malignancy on emergency department utilization and outcomes.

Alexander S Qian Edmund M QiaoVinit NalawadeRohith S Voora Nikhil V KothaChristian DameffChristopher J CoyneJames D Murphy

Published in: Cancer medicine (2021)

Cancer patients in the ED have high risks for hospital admission and death when compared to patients without cancer. Cancer patients represent a distinct population and may benefit from cancer-specific risk stratification or focused interventions to improve outcomes.

Keyphrases

emergency department
papillary thyroid
end stage renal disease
squamous cell
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
young adults
patient reported outcomes
electronic health record