| Time |
A goal of at least 60 min/mo (per patient and caregiver preference) devoted to palliative care treatment |
| Education |
Patients and family members, per their wishes, counseled and educated about the disease, including self-management of symptoms, prognosis, and treatment options |
| Assessment |
Formal assessment of symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, constipation/diarrhea, anxiety/depression, fatigue, and nausea |
| Multidisciplinary |
Access to a multidisciplinary palliative care team composed of nurse, physician, social worker, pharmacist, and/or chaplain team members |
