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# 013 Determining Prognosis in Advanced Cancer, 2nd ed

Source: 
Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Synopsis: 

Background:  How long do I have, Doc? is among the most common questions asked by cancer patients, especially when informed that there are no further effective anti-neoplastic treatment options. Although prognostication is not an exact science, there are data to help clinicians provide useful information to patients and families – information critical to making realistic end-of-life decisions and referrals for home hospice service (see Fast Fact #30).

Vol/Page/Date: 
July 2005; 13.
Resource Type: 
Other
Author/Source: 
David E Weissman MD
keywords: 
Medical Knowledge, Patient Care
Submitter: 
Peters
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