Early Identification and Prognostic Indicator Guide
Early Identification & Prognostic Guide for Clinicians by Mississauga Halton PCN - This Early Identification and Prognostic Indicator Guide aims to help family physicians, specialist physicians and nurse practitioners in earlier identification of those patients nearing the end of life who could benefit from a palliative care approach to care.
Thomas. K et al. Prognostic Indicator Guidance, 4th Edition. The Gold Standards Framework Centre In End of Life Care CIC, 2011. Adaptation of guide completed by Mississauga Halton Regional Hospice Palliative Care Committees with permission from K. Thomas
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