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Review
. 2018 May;57(5):563-567.
doi: 10.1007/s00120-018-0571-0.

[Potential of specialized outpatient palliative care]

[Article in German]
M J P Geist  1 , H J Bardenheuer  2 , M A Weigand  2 , S Frankenhauser  2 , J Kessler  2
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[Potential of specialized outpatient palliative care]

[Article in German]
M J P Geist et al. Urologe A. 2018 May.

Abstract

Palliative care patients with incurable advanced disease suffering from complex symptoms can receive specialized outpatient palliative care in addition to the existing ambulatory care system. Qualified physicians and nurses care for patients and their dependents in cooperation with other professionals. In addition to a 24/7 on-call service for emergencies or acute crises, patients and their dependents are offered regular visits.

Keywords: General condition; Pain symptoms; Palliative medicine; Patient care; Quality of life.

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