The Evidence Behind Integrating Palliative Care Into Oncology Practice.

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2016

Abstract

Palliative care services provided alongside traditional oncology care have been shown to be beneficial to patients and families. This article provides a brief history of palliative care, a pathway to implementing these services into currently established oncology programs, and a brief discussion of common barriers.

Volume

20

Issue

4

First Page

368

Last Page

370

ISSN

1538-067X

Disciplines

Medical Specialties | Nursing | Oncology

PubMedID

27441507

Department(s)

Patient Care Services / Nursing, Patient Care Services / Nursing Faculty

Document Type

Article

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