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	*Facts On Dying:* *Policy relevant data on care at the end of life*

Background Information to Aid in
Understanding the Study of Care
at the Last Place of Care

INFORMATION FOR RESEARCHERS

The following two links provide information on the sampling and measures in the January 7 paper in JAMA.

Development of Measures

Sampling

Main Outcome Measures

Physical Comfort and Emotional Support
Shared Decision Making
Treated Dying Person with Respect
Attended to the Emotional Needs of the Family
Provided Coordinated Care

Additional Information

Q & A for Consumers
Information for Researchers

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