Cancer Control Ontario, Ontario Health
A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care from Cancer Control Ontario
Guide
26 Mar 2025
Integrating a palliative care approach earlier in the disease trajectory improves the quality of living and dying, and relieves suffering for patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses. This tool outlines the approach through three steps: Identify- Ask the Surprise QuestionAssess: Symptoms, Performance Status, Understanding of the Patient/FamilyPlan/Manage: Advance Care Plannin...