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Richard Shek-Kwan Chang1, Wai Shuen Poon2
1Division of Neurology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China. changsk@ha.org.hk.
Abstract:
In neurology, many diseases are still incurable and have a fatal outcome. Palliative care (PC) definitely has a role in neurology. We discuss the screening criteria for PC referral, known as 'triggers' in different neurological diseases. Different clinical settings including in-patient and out-patient are covered. We hope this review can remind clinicians to involve PC in the appropriate patient group. Further clinical studies are expected to validate the triggers and trajectories of various neurological diseases.
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