Publications by authors named "Nikhil Sanyal"
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- * Inpatient biopsies had significantly higher mortality rates (8% at 14 days, 26% at 30 days) compared to outpatient ones (2.2% at 14 days, 8.6% at 30 days), with older and more comorbid patients facing greater risks.
- * Approximately 46% of patients received chemotherapy within six months, influenced by factors like age, sex, and the type of biopsy, highlighting the need for careful risk assessment and potential palliative care involvement in treatment decisions.
Background: The provision of palliative care is increasing, with many people dying in community-based settings. It is essential that communication is effective if and when patients transition from hospice to community palliative care. Past research has indicated that communication issues are prevalent during hospital discharges, but little is known about hospice discharges.
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