Abstract
Patients with any progressive disease may benefit from a palliative care approach in the last phase of their life. This includes patients with advanced heart, lung and kidney disease. National and international policy documents and guidelines now call for earlier identification of patients with all advanced life-threatening diseases and frail older persons.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-222 |
Journal | European Journal of Pallative Care |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |