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Case report: Poor prognosis or poor prognostication?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This case highlights the limitations of current prognostication and communication in clinical practice. METHODS: We report a case of a 50 year old patient with metastatic melanoma following admission to intensive care unit and later transferred to palliative care unit for end-of-life care. RESULTS: The patient had clinical improvement despite signs of predictors of death and was later transferred back to care of oncology team. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Physicians frequently overestimate or underestimate survival time which can be distressing to patients and families. There is need for further research to improve the accuracy of these tools for the sake of our patients and their families.

Source: Palliative & Supportive Care

DOI: 10.1017/s1478951524001512

Authors: Jacqueline Tschanz, Rida Khan, Eduardo Bruera

Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450