Is There a Role for Early Palliative Intervention in Frail Older Patients With a Neck of Femur Fracture?
Background: Patients with a neck of femur fracture have a high mortality rate. National outcomes have improved significantly as the management of this patient group is prioritized. In 2016, however, 4398 (6.7%) patients died within 30 days of admission. Objective: To investigate whether palliative c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459318782232 |