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Review
. 2017 Apr;22(4):361-368.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2016-0277. Epub 2017 Mar 17.

End-of-Life Care Matters: Palliative Cancer Care Results in Better Care and Lower Costs

Shalini Dalal  1 , Eduardo Bruera  2
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Review

End-of-Life Care Matters: Palliative Cancer Care Results in Better Care and Lower Costs

Shalini Dalal et al. Oncologist. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

This article reviews the current state of end‐of‐life care, analyzes the clinical and financial impact of palliative care, and proposes areas of future research and development.

Keywords: End of life · Palliative care · Cancer costs · Value in EOL care.

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Figure 1.
Multidimensional causes of patient suffering at the EOL. Abbreviations: ADL, activities of daily living; EOL, end of life.
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