New study explores virtual screening to bring palliative care to cancer patients sooner
NCT ID NCT06326554
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether asking cancer patients to complete a symptom questionnaire online before their doctor visit could help identify who might benefit from a palliative care referral. Forty adults with advanced cancer participated. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and to understand why some patients accept or decline a palliative care visit.
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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