Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Population-based trends in referral of the elderly to a comprehensive palliative care programme. |
| Authors: |
Burge, F, Johnston, G, Lawson, B, Dewar, R, Cummings, I |
| Source: |
Palliative Medicine. May2002, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p255-256. 2p. |
| Subjects: |
Medical care for older people, Palliative treatment |
| Geographic Terms: |
Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Abstract: |
Examines population-based trends in referral of the elderly to a comprehensive palliative care program in Nova Scotia. Increase in the number of elderly dying of cancer who receive palliative care support; Services provided to elderly patients in palliative care. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |