The Practice of Palliative Medicine in Developing Countries—Part One (TH330)

Abstract

preferences occurred in 87% of consults. 93% of referrals had documentation of an HCA and 100% had a POLST completed, as compared with a previous rate of 50%. Conclusions and Implications. There has been limited data on the feasibility and outcomes of concurrent PC services in the SNF. A pilot of concurrent interdisciplinary PC in the SNF demonstrated feasibility and positive outcomes. More implementation research is needed to further support the expansion of PC in this setting.