Journal article
Palliative terminal cancer care in community hospitals and a hospice: a comparative study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite palliative care being an accepted role of community hospitals, there is little quantitative evidence of the type of care provided.
AIM: To obtain quantitative data comparing palliative cancer care provided in 12 community hospitals in 10 towns (approximately 350 medical beds) and in a consultant-led purpose-built hospice (12 beds).
Authors
Seamark DA; Williams S; Hall M; Lawrence CJ; Gilbert J
Journal
British Journal of General Practice, Vol. 48, No. 431, pp. 1312–1316
Publication Date
6 1998
ISSN
0960-1643