Abstract:Objective
To examine characteristics, outcomes and flow for patients over the age of 45 years with a life‐limiting illness (LLI) presenting to a regional ED.
Methods
Retrospective, observational cohort study of patients with LLI in an Australian regional ED over a 15‐day period. Eligible patients were 45 years of age or older who fulfilled criteria for having an LLI. Data included demographics, diagnosis for current presentation, presence of advance care documentation, LLI category, admission and discharge des… Show more
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