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Strategies for Timely and Effective Hospice Discussions: End-Stage Renal Disease
- David J. Casarett, MD, MA; and
- Timothy E. Quill, MD
- From the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19004, and Center for Ethics, Humanities, and Palliative Care, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY 14642.
IN RESPONSE:
Dr. Quill and I fully agree with and appreciate the important comments by Dr. Germain and colleagues, and we regret not including this important group of patients who could potentially benefit from hospice.
David J. Casarett, MD, MA
Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19004
Timothy E. Quill, MD
Center for Ethics, Humanities, and Palliative Care, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Rochester, NY 14642
Article and Author Information
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Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest: None disclosed.
