Factors associated with the aggressiveness of care at the end of life for patients with cancer dying in hospital: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in mainland Portugal
Introduction There is growing concern about the aggressiveness of cancer care at the end of life (ACCEoL), defined as overly aggressive treatments that compromise the quality of life at its end. Recognising the most affected patients is a cornerstone to improve oncology care. Our aim is to identify...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | ESMO Open |
Online Access: | https://esmoopen.bmj.com/content/5/6/e000953.full |