2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.11.156
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Care Quality and Cost Implications of the Timing of Palliative Care Consultation Among Patients with Advanced Cancer Treated at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center (SA516-A)

Abstract: Review proposed procedures for pacemaker deactivation as developed by a tertiary university-based hospital. In the last several years, much has been written about the practical and ethical considerations regarding the deactivation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in patients at the end of life. While deactivation of certain devices, such as implantable cardiac defibrillators, has become relatively common, other devices carry significantly more controversy and potential for conflict between pat… Show more

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