Caring for patients with poor prognosis cancers: where the GP fits
The Bendat Parent and Community Centre 36 Dodd Street, Wembley, WA, AustraliaA Palliative Care Week special event Given the poor prognosis of some cancers, treatment is often provided with palliative rather than curative intent. We know that early referral to palliative care, in partnership with general practice can improve the quality of life for people with cancer. This is particularly true for poor prognosis cancers. GPs…