Development of Prognosis in Palliative care Study (PiPS) predictor models to improve prognostication in advanced cancer: prospective cohort study

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Authors

Bridget Gwilliam · St George's, University of London

Vaughan Keeley · Royal Derby Hospital

Chris Todd · University of Manchester

Matthew Gittins · University of Manchester

Chris Roberts · University of Manchester

Laura Kelly · Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Stephen Barclay

Abstract

In patients with advanced cancer no longer being treated, a combination of clinical and laboratory variables can reliably predict two week and two month survival.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cancer survivorship and care Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 343, Issue aug25 1, pp. d4920-d4920

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.d4920

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