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. 2020 Oct 29;17(6):424–437. doi: 10.1007/s11897-020-00494-8

Table 1.

Key domains for quality palliative care

Structure and processes of care provision
Addressing physical symptoms
Psychological and psychiatric care
Social care
Spiritual, religious, and existential support
Culturally competent care delivery
Care near the end of life
Ethical and legal constructs relevant to care

Based on the National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, 4th Edition. (Modified from Ferrell et al. [27])