title: State-by-state report card on care for the dying finds mediocre care nationwide.
abstract: In November 2002, Last Acts issued a state-by-state report on care of dying patient sin the United States. The report highlights 'Islands of Excellence' despite a grim national picture. The opinion poll conducted by Last Acts shows that Americans are dissatisfied and seeking to reduce the financial burden, physical pain and emotional stress associated with the end of life.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards; D011639:Public Opinion; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States