Oncology hospitalists improve hospice transitions for patients with advanced cancers
03/13/24 at 03:00 AM
Oncology hospitalists improve hospice transitions for patients with advanced cancers
Yale School of Medicine, by Osman Moneer; 3/11/24
Unplanned hospitalizations for patients with advanced cancer often trigger discussions about care goals and transitions to hospice. Late referrals to hospice, particularly near the end of life, have been associated with reduced quality of life and increased healthcare costs. A new research study published in Cancer investigates the impact of oncology hospitalists on the timing of hospice transitions for patients with advanced cancers.