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Accuracy of prognosis estimates by four palliative care teams: a prospective cohort study
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Prognosis estimates are used to access services, but are often inaccurate. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of giving a prognosis range. Methods... -
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Managing death in the intensive care unit: bringing back the humanity
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
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ICU Cornestone: A lecture that changed my practice
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
In 1982, the author attended a lecture by Professor Joseph Civetta dealing with the concept that, at times, the goal of care should be comfort rather than cure, and... -
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Hospice - General Information
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This dataset shows characteristics of hospice providers such as address, phone number, ownership data and more. -
Federal
The families evaluation on management, care and disclosure for terminal stage cancer patients
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Quality of life is an important concept which is subjective and personal; what is an acceptable quality of life to one may be 'worse than death' to... -
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Quality end-of-life care: A global perspective
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Quality end-of-life care has emerged as an important concept in industrialized countries. Discussion We argue quality end-of-life care should be seen as a... -
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Factors associated with home death for individuals who receive home support services: a retrospective cohort study
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Objectives To determine the factors associated with a home death among older adults who received palliative care nursing home services in the home. Methods The...
7 datasets found