Does Hospitalist Care Enhance Palliative Care and Reduce Aggressive Treatments for Terminally Ill Patients? A Propensity Score-Matched Study
Background: Information on the use of palliative care and aggressive treatments for terminally ill patients who receive care from hospitalists is limited. Methods: This three-year, retrospective, case-control study was conducted at an academic medical center in Taiwan. Among 7037 patients who died i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/15/3976 |