Impact of opening an acute palliative care unit on administrative outcomes for a general oncology ward

Acute palliative care units (APCUs) are gaining popularity in tertiary care centers. In this study, the authors examined the impact of opening an APCU on administrative outcomes for a general oncology ward (GOW) at a comprehensive cancer center.

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