Comparación directa de los costes sanitarios en los 2Â últimos meses de vida en pacientes oncológicos a partir de certificados de defunción en un área periurbana según reciban o no atención en su domicilio por un equipo de cuidados paliativos

A significant reduction in the expense per patient, in those monitored by a PCHT is observed. This reduction is mainly associated with a lower number of admissions and hospital stays in the group of patients that were monitored by a palliative care team.