Understanding the challenges to improve transition to palliative care: An issue for the primary malignant brain tumour population.

CONCLUSION: Earlier referral to palliative care has yet to become a reality for many patients diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and, in particular, those with a PMBT. More research is needed to uncover and challenge the barriers to early transition including communication issues among professionals, patients and families around palliative care. PMID: 27468601 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Can J Neurosci Nurs Source Type: research