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Palliative Referrals in Advanced Cancer Patients: Utilizing the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool and Rothman Index

Abigail Chan, Amit Rout, Christopher Adamo, Irina Lev, Amy Yu, Kenneth Miller

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® · 2021 · 33 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

SPICT and RI are valuable tools in predicting mortality and palliative/hospice care referrals. These can also be utilized to initiate early palliative and goals of care discussions in patients with advanced cancer.

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Prospective Cohort Study of Hospital Palliative Care Teams for Inpatients With Advanced Cancer: Earlier Consultation Is Associated With Larger Cost-Saving Effect

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Cancer Cachexia: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Claire L. Donohoe, Aoife M. Ryan, John V. Reynolds · Gastroenterology Research and Practice · 2011 · 271 citations · Full text

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Development and validation of a continuous measure of patient condition using the Electronic Medical Record

Michael Rothman, Steven I. Rothman, Joseph Beals · Journal of Biomedical Informatics · 2013 · 232 citations · Full text

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