Characteristics and factors associated with mortality in palliative patients visiting the Emergency Department of a large tertiary hospital in Thailand

Characteristics and factors associated with mortality in palliative patients visiting the Emergency Department of a large tertiary hospital in Thailand

Abstract Background The characteristics and outcomes of palliative patients who visited the Emergency Department (ED) in Thailand, a country in which no standard palliative care system existed, have not been comprehensively studied. We aimed to report the characteristics of ED palliative patients an...

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Main Authors: Apichaya Monsomboon, Trisuchon Chongwatcharasatit, Pratamaporn Chanthong, Tipa Chakorn, Nattakarn Prapruetkit, Usapan Surabenjawong, Chok Limsuwat, Wansiri Chaisirin, Onlak Ruangsomboon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative care
Palliative patient
Advance care plan
Emergency department visit
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01009-z

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