title: Early palliative care referral for the patient who has terminal cancer.
authors.affiliation: Hematology/Oncology Department, Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Parris
mesh_terms: D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000191:economics; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010823:Physician Assistants; D024382:Professional Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D057545:Social Stigma; D029181:Spirituality