Evaluation of quality indicators near death in older adult cancer decedents in Japan: A nationwide retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsMany older adult patients had emergency hospitalizations and received chemotherapy just prior to death, and there is room for improvement in appropriate end-of-life care. Oldest old patients consumed relatively few medical resources.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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