Geographical variations of place of death among Italian communities suggest an inappropriate hospital use in the terminal phase of cancer disease.

Costantini, M

Geographical variations of place of death among Italian communities suggest an inappropriate hospital use in the terminal phase of cancer disease. [electronic resource] - Public health Jan 2000 - 15-20 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0033-3506

10.1038/sj.ph.1900613 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attitude to Death
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Home Nursing
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Italy
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms--mortality
Patient Admission--statistics & numerical data
Terminal Care
Utilization Review