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COVID-19 Increased The Focus on Advanced Care


          Planning Discussions




          • Early integration of palliative care translates into:



                 – Improved quality of life


                 – Improved mental health

                 – Understanding of Prognosis


                 – Decreased health service utilization



          • Going forward, advanced care planning discussions should play an
               increasing role in defining patient-centred care



          • Clear documentation of patient goals of care in the medical record is

               also increasingly important




      1.  Jiang DM, Berlin A, Moody L,. et al. Transitioning to a New Normal in the Post-COVID Era. Curr Oncol Rep. 2020;22:73.
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