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An Assessment To Determine The Need For A Palliative Care Team To Improve Patient Satisfaction And Decrease Healthcare Costs, Nathalie Weis
An Assessment To Determine The Need For A Palliative Care Team To Improve Patient Satisfaction And Decrease Healthcare Costs, Nathalie Weis
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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this project was to determine if there is a need for a palliative care team (PCT) to which primary care medical professionals can refer patients. The specific objectives of this project were: 1. To assess the knowledge of primary care providers regarding palliative care. 2. To assess the value and need for palliative care from the PCPs’ perspective. 3. To evaluate the current ED utilization data for adults with serious chronic illness.
Methods: This was a descriptive study that involved an analysis of ED visit data for chronic illness, and a survey all …