Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
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J Natl Compr Canc Netw · Apr 2016
Patterns of Palliative Care Consultation Among Elderly Patients With Cancer.
The role of palliative care has expanded over the past several decades, although the oncology-specific regional evolution of this specialty has not been characterized at the population-based level. ⋯ Geographic location influences a patient's options for palliative care in the United States. Although the overall rates of palliative care are increasing, future effort should focus on improving palliative care services in regions with the least access.