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. 2017 Jul 31;12:2239–2256. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S137868

Table S2.

RADPAC

Components of score Means of classifying patients on the basis of score
1. Moderately disabled; dependent (Karnofsky ≤50%) No specific score suggested. Indicators designed to structure conversation and prompt assessment of different domains, leading to identification of needs, and prompting some form of anticipatory or advance care planning
2. Weight loss (10% in 6 months)
3. CCF
4. Orthopnea
5. Patient mentions “end-of-life approaching”
6. Signs of serious dyspnea (eg, dyspnea when speaking and use of accessory muscles)

Note: Data from Thoonsen et al.2

Abbreviations: CCF, congestive cardiac failure; RADPAC, RADboud Indicators of Palliative Care Needs.