End-of-life care in cancer and dementia: a nationwide population-based study of palliative care policy changes.

Lou-Ching KuoJung Jae LeeDenise Shuk Ting CheungPing-Jen ChenChia-Chin Lin

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2019)

Implementation of the PC policy in Taiwan was associated with improved PC utilisation among patients with cancer and dementia, which may reduce unnecessary medical care procedures.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
mild cognitive impairment
public health
cognitive impairment
papillary thyroid
mental health
primary care
advanced cancer
squamous cell
quality improvement
young adults