Study: palliative care cuts hospitalization costs
Healthcare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement 18(5): 52-53
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1541-1052 PMID: 21608318 Document Number: 648812
Patients spend less time in ICU and have lower in-hospital mortality rates. Identifying patient values and goals for their care is of primary importance. Palliative care improves quality of life.
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