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Association of a pediatric palliative oncology clinic on palliative care access, timing and location of care for children with cancer.

Katharine E BrockKristen E AllenErin FalkCristina Velozzi-AverhoffNicholas P DeGrooteJeffrey KlickKaren Wasilewski-Masker
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
A limited-day, embedded PPO clinic was associated with receipt of PPC and spending more time at home in patients with cancer who had high-risk events. Continued improvements to these outcomes would be expected with additional oncology provider education and PPO personnel.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • primary care
  • advanced cancer
  • papillary thyroid
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • childhood cancer
  • quality improvement
  • squamous cell
  • type diabetes
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss
  • pain management