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Question 2

August 31, 2015

 

Question:

 

Early integration of palliative care is associated with ALL of the following EXCEPT:

 

 

 

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Reduced symptoms
 

 

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Higher caregiver distress
 

 

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RATIONALE:  In studies, early integration of palliative care was associated with: fewer symptoms, higher patients quality of life, higher patient and caregiver satisfaction, reduced health care expenditures and increased overall survival.

 

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Longer life
 

 

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Lower health care costs
 

 

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