Publications by authors named "Carey T Ramirez"

Patients receiving early palliative care experience improved quality of life, may live longer, and may have earlier referrals to hospice. Caregivers with loved ones receiving early palliative care experience improved communic.

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Objectives: The purpose of this practice example from one clinical center is to illustrate the use of interdisciplinary mobility, nutrition, and quality-of-life tools to guide prognostication, which can facilitate discussion on further treatment and goals of care.

Methods: Peer-reviewed scientific publications, expert opinions, and a case study are used to illustrate the advantages of using interdisciplinary assessment tools to assist in prognostication, culminating in shared decision-making.

Results: This overview includes tools identified for use by interdisciplinary teams to identify high-risk patients appropriate for timely discussions regarding goals of care to maximize the probability that people receive care aligned with their goals and values that are informed by prognostic concordance.

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