Hospital-based palliative care - Cost-effective care for patients with advanced disease

被引:8
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作者
Stephens, Sheila [1 ]
机构
[1] Cabell Huntington Hosp, Huntington, WV USA
来源
JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION | 2008年 / 38卷 / 03期
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D O I
10.1097/01.NNA.0000310724.20419.12
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Palliative care programs in acute care facilities provide a safety net for patients with advanced disease. While providing aggressive symptom management for patients, these programs are also cost-effective. This author discusses the economic advantages of improving care for patients with advanced disease. Copyright © 2008 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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页码:143 / 145
页数:3
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