Improving access to specialty palliative care in hospitals
This trial tests if nudging healthcare providers can ensure that patients with serious illnesses receive the right kind of palliative care while in the hospital. It aims to make care more equitable and accessible.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be admitted as an inpatient at one of 9 specific hospitals.
- You must be identified by a special tool as having unmet palliative care needs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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