Evidence on the cost and cost-effectiveness of palliative care: A literature review

@article{Smith2014EvidenceOT,
  title={Evidence on the cost and cost-effectiveness of palliative care: A literature review},
  author={Samantha Smith and A. Brick and Sin{\'e}ad O'Hara and C. Normand},
  journal={Palliative Medicine},
  year={2014},
  volume={28},
  pages={130 - 150}
}
Background: In the context of limited resources, evidence on costs and cost-effectiveness of alternative methods of delivering health-care services is increasingly important to facilitate appropriate resource allocation. Palliative care services have been expanding worldwide with the aim of improving the experience of patients with terminal illness at the end of life through better symptom control, coordination of care and improved communication between professionals and the patient and family… Expand
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