title: Palliative care program uses self-assessment tool.
abstract: The Kaleida Health Palliative Care Consultation Service (PCCS) uses a patient self-assessment tool to determine severity of physical symptoms and identify personal goals for end-of-life care.
authors.affiliation: Buffalo General Hospital/Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Sawicki
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nahigian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009518:New York; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology