The business of palliative medicine: Management metrics for an acute-care inpatient unit
- 1 January 2001
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
- Vol. 18 (1) , 26-29
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104990910101800108
Abstract
For any palliative medicine inpatient unit to be economically viable, certain management metrics need to be followed. Palliative medicine can provide both a compassionate and economical service within the current acute inpatient hospital environment. In this article, we will review the administrative and financial factors we have identified that influence the business of acute palliative medicine.Keywords
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