RESULTS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF A PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT IN A GENERAL HOSPITAL

RESULTS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF A PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT IN A GENERAL HOSPITAL

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to report the results of a Palliative Care Unit’s first year of operation in a general hospital of medium-complexity care. METHOD: Data on demographic and clinical characteristics, functional status, and number of in-hospital deaths were collected regarding patients ad...

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Main Authors:	Fernando Cesar Iwamoto Marcucci, Alexsandra Aparecida de Jesus Moreira, Ivone Aparecida Soares Mendes, Jeanina Scalon Cotello, Júlio César Trannin de Oliveira, Kellen Litchteneker Hossette, Leila Marins da Silva Casú
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology 2020-06-01
Series:	Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
Subjects:	palliative care hospital hospital units humanization of assistance
Online Access:	https://ggaging.com/details/532/en-US/results-of-the-first-year-of-a-palliative-care-unit-in-a-general-hospital

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