End-of-Life Trajectories of Patients With Hematological Malignancies and Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Visiting the Emergency Department: The Need for a Proactive Integrated Care Approach.
Mary-Joanne VerhoefEllen J M de NijsClaudia S OotjersMarta FioccoAnne J FogtelooChristian HeringhausCorrie A M MarijnenNanda HorewegYvette M van der LindenPublished in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2019)
Because end-of-life care is more aggressive in HM patients compared to ST patients, a proactive integrated care approach with early start of palliative care alongside curative care is warranted. Timely discussions with patients and family about advance care planning and end-of-life choices can avoid inappropriate care at the end of life.