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. 2019 Mar 1;154(3):261-264.
doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.4647.

Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions Undergoing High-Risk Surgery

Victoria L Tang  1   2 , Ellis C Dillon  3 , Yan Yang  3 , Ming Tai-Seale  3   4 , John Boscardin  1 , Anna Kata  1 , Rebecca L Sudore  1   5   6
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Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions Undergoing High-Risk Surgery

Victoria L Tang et al. JAMA Surg. .

Abstract

This study conveys data on the prevalence of advanced care planning documentation in elderly individuals undergoing high-risk surgery.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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