Quality and cost in the palliative care of cancer
1992
Quality and Cost in Palliative Care for Cancer
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): B.W. Hancock
Primary Institution: YCRC Department of Clinical Oncology, Weston Park Hospital
Conclusion
Palliative care must balance quality of life and cost-effectiveness in cancer treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients often prefer to die at home, but many still die in hospitals.
- Quality of life assessments differ between patients and healthcare professionals.
- Active palliative treatments can be more expensive but must be effective.
Takeaway
When people are sick with cancer, it's important to make sure they feel better without spending too much money. Sometimes, the best care doesn't mean the most expensive treatments.
Potential Biases
Potential nihilism in non-specialist palliative care approaches.
Limitations
The complexity of economic evaluations in palliative care and the differing perspectives of patients and professionals.
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