| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5578227 | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
More than half of patients electing hospice after referral to a palliative care program did so following telephonic outreach alone. Both sociodemographic and clinical characteristics predicted this outcome. Palliative care programs can improve hospice access through initial telephonic outreach by trained professionals.
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Authors
Alexa BA, Brenda PhD, Lara PhD, Jack MBS, Russell K. MD, Helena PhD,