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What is the best way to discuss an early palliative care referral with a patient?
We have a great palliative care clinic and I like to refer many patients with metastatic disease, even if I feel that they will live a year or two longer. I'd appreciate any advice on how to start the conversation.
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Patients (and providers) often struggle with the assumption that palliative care implies end of life care. While that is true in many cases, if you can overcome this false assumption, your patients can benefit. I often explain that palliative care like this: Palliative care serves as an extra set of...
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