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A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care from Cancer Control Ontario

Cancer Control Ontario, Ontario Health

26 Mar 2025

A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care from Cancer Control Ontario

Integrating a palliative care approach earlier in the disease trajectory improves the quality of living and dying, and relieves suffering for patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses. This tool outlines the approach through three steps: 

  1. Identify- Ask the Surprise Question
  2. Assess: Symptoms, Performance Status, Understanding of the Patient/Family
  3. Plan/Manage: Advance Care Planning, End of Life Care Planning
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