Risky Behavior: Hospital Transfers Associated with Early Mortality and Rates of Goals of Care Discussions

Risky Behavior: Hospital Transfers Associated with Early Mortality and Rates of Goals of Care Discussions

Introduction: Inter-hospital transfer (IHT) patients have higher in-hospital mortality, higher healthcare costs, and worse outcomes compared to non-transferred patients. Goals of care (GoC) discussions prior to transfer are necessary in patients at high risk for decline to ensure that the intended o...

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Main Authors: Justin K. Brooten, Alyssa S. Buckenheimer, Joy K. Hallmark, Carl R. Grey, David M. Cline, Candace J. Breznau, Tyler S. McQueen, Zvi J. Harris, David Welsh, Jeff D. Williamson, Jennifer L. Gabbard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2020-07-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/51q9m6md

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