Health services research
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Health services research · Feb 2015
Cost savings from palliative care teams and guidance for a financially viable palliative care program.
To quantify the cost savings of palliative care (PC) and identify differences in savings according to team structure, patient diagnosis, and timing of consult. ⋯ Appropriately selected and timed PC consults with physician and RN involvement can help ensure a financially viable PC program via cost savings to the hospital.