Evaluating the role of palliative care in emergency department opioid use among advanced cancer patients

Evaluating the role of palliative care in emergency department opioid use among advanced cancer patients
Supportive Care in Cancer; by Joel Nortey, Shiyun Zhu, Andrew Lynch, Hannah Whitehead, Nirmala Ramalingam, Raymond Liu; 7/25
Patients with advanced cancer often experience severe symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life, leading to frequent emergency department [ED] visits for pain management. These visits not only diminish patient quality of life, but also impose substantial costs on the healthcare system. Our study highlights the significant role that PC can play in reducing ED utilization for pain management needs among advanced cancer patients, improving quality of life and alleviating healthcare burdens.