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Congratulations to Dr. Wang for his recent publication in the Journal of Palliative Medicine entitled “Emergency Department Admission Triggers for Palliative Consultation May Decrease Length of Stay and Costs”.

Using simplified ‘trigger’ criteria for ED-initiated palliative care consults, investigators were able to successfully expedite palliative care consults and demonstrate up to 75% reduction in hospital LOS and costs compared to usual care.

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