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		Research article Symptom burden, palliative care need and predictors of physical and psychological discomfort in two UK hospitals Tony Ryan, Christine Ingleton, Clare Gardiner, Chris Parker, Merryn Gott, Bill Noble BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:11 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article International recommendations for outpatient palliative care and prehospital palliative emergencies - a prospective questionnaire-based investigation Christoph HR Wiese, Christoph L Lassen, Utz E Bartels, Mahmoud Taghavi, Saleem Elhabash, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:10 (21 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article What is the extent of potentially avoidable admissions amongst hospital inpatients with palliative care needs? Merryn Gott, Clare Gardiner, Christine Ingleton, Mark Cobb, Bill Noble, Michael I Bennett, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:9 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Developing children’s palliative care in Africa through beacon centres: lessons learnt Julia D Downing, Joan Marston, Casey Selwyn, Laura Ross-Gakava BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:8 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Heterogeneity and changes in preferences for dying at home: a systematic review Barbara Gomes, Natalia Calanzani, Marjolein Gysels, Sue Hall, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:7 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Towards a standardized method of developing quality indicators for palliative care: protocol of the Quality indicators for Palliative Care (Q-PAC) study Kathleen Leemans, Joachim Cohen, Anneke L Francke, Robert Vander Stichele, Susanne JJ Claessen, Lieve Block, Luc Deliens BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:6 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Planning ahead with children with life-limiting conditions and their families: development, implementation and evaluation of ‘My Choices’ Jane Noyes, Richard P Hastings, Mary Lewis, Richard Hain, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Llinos Spencer BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:5 (5 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The case for home based telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a systematic review Natalie Bradford, Nigel R Armfield, Jeanine Young, Anthony C Smith BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:4 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Impact of a home-based social welfare program on care for palliative patients in the Basque Country (SAIATU Program) Emilio Herrera Molina, Roberto Nuño-Solinis, Gorka Espiau Idioaga, Silvia Librada Flores, Naomi Hasson, Juan F Orueta Medía BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:3 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence for the use of Levomepromazine for symptom control in the palliative care setting: a systematic review Isabel Dietz, Andrea Schmitz, Ingrid Lampey, Christian Schulz BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:2 (19 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Decision-making capacity and communication about care of older people during their last three months of life Pam J Kaspers, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Dorly JH Deeg, H Roeline W Pasman BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:1 (10 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Using respiratory rate and thoracic movement to assess respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study Waltteri Siirala, Tarja Saaresranta, Arno Vuori, Sanna Salanterä, Klaus T Olkkola, Riku Aantaa BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:26 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article End-of-life medical decisions in France: a death certificate follow-up survey 5 years after the 2005 act of parliament on patients’ rights and end of life Sophie Pennec, Alain Monnier, Silvia Pontone, Régis Aubry BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:25 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Older patients’ attitudes towards and experiences of patient-physician end-of-life communication: a secondary analysis of interviews from British, Dutch and Belgian patients Natalie Evans, H Roeline W Pasman, Sheila A Payne, Jane Seymour, Sabine Pleschberger, Reginald Deschepper, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, EuroImpact BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:24 (27 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The perspectives of bereaved family carers on dying at home: the study protocol of ‘unpacking the home: family carers’ reflections on dying at home Sheila Payne, Sarah Brearley, Christine Milligan, David Seamark, Carol Thomas, Xu Wang, Susan Blake, Mary Turner BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:23 (22 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Integrating palliative care within acute stroke services: developing a programme theory of patient and family needs, preferences and staff perspectives Christopher R Burton, Sheila Payne BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:22 (9 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Parental palliative cancer: psychosocial adjustment and health-related quality of life in adolescents participating in a German family counselling service Franziska Kühne, Thomas Krattenmacher, Corinna Bergelt, Johanna C Ernst, Hans-Henning Flechtner, Daniel Führer, Wolfgang Herzog, Kai v Klitzing, Georg Romer, Birgit Möller BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:21 (30 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Parental disease status correlates with psychosocial distress and health-related quality of life in adolescents, although those whose parents are in the palliative phase may conceal their psychosocial burden or under-report stress symptoms.
		Review Clinical aspects of palliative care in advanced Parkinson’s disease Johan Lokk, Ahmad Delbari BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:20 (25 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Electronic monitoring of symptoms and syndromes associated with cancer: methods of a randomized controlled trial SAKK 95/06 E-MOSAIC David Blum, Dieter Koeberle, Karin Ribi, Shu-Fang Schmitz, Urs Utiger, Dirk Klingbiel, Florian Strasser BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:19 (24 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Is dignity therapy feasible to enhance the end of life experience for people with motor neurone disease and their family carers? Brenda Bentley, Samar M Aoun, Moira O’Connor, Lauren J Breen, Harvey Chochinov BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:18 (20 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Perspectives on care and communication involving incurably ill Turkish and Moroccan patients, relatives and professionals: a systematic literature review Fuusje M de Graaff, Patriek Mistiaen, Walter LJM Devillé, Anneke L Francke BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:17 (18 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with the severity and improvement of fatigue in patients with advanced cancer presenting to an outpatient palliative care clinic Sriram Yennu, Diana L Urbauer, Eduardo Bruera BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:16 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article After you: conversations between patients and healthcare professionals in planning for end of life care Kathryn Almack, Karen Cox, Nima Moghaddam, Kristian Pollock, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:15 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Recommendations for improving the end-of-life care system for homeless populations: A qualitative study of the views of Canadian health and social services professionals Ryan McNeil, Manal Guirguis-Younger, Laura B Dilley BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:14 (15 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative patients cared for at home by PAMINO-trained and other GPs – health-related quality of life as measured by QLQ-C15-PAL and POS Katja Hermann, Peter Engeser, Joachim Szecsenyi, Antje Miksch BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:13 (21 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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		Research article Symptom burden, palliative care need and predictors of physical and psychological discomfort in two UK hospitals Tony Ryan, Christine Ingleton, Clare Gardiner, Chris Parker, Merryn Gott, Bill Noble BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:11 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article International recommendations for outpatient palliative care and prehospital palliative emergencies - a prospective questionnaire-based investigation Christoph HR Wiese, Christoph L Lassen, Utz E Bartels, Mahmoud Taghavi, Saleem Elhabash, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:10 (21 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article What is the extent of potentially avoidable admissions amongst hospital inpatients with palliative care needs? Merryn Gott, Clare Gardiner, Christine Ingleton, Mark Cobb, Bill Noble, Michael I Bennett, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:9 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Developing children’s palliative care in Africa through beacon centres: lessons learnt Julia D Downing, Joan Marston, Casey Selwyn, Laura Ross-Gakava BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:8 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Heterogeneity and changes in preferences for dying at home: a systematic review Barbara Gomes, Natalia Calanzani, Marjolein Gysels, Sue Hall, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:7 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Towards a standardized method of developing quality indicators for palliative care: protocol of the Quality indicators for Palliative Care (Q-PAC) study Kathleen Leemans, Joachim Cohen, Anneke L Francke, Robert Vander Stichele, Susanne JJ Claessen, Lieve Block, Luc Deliens BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:6 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Planning ahead with children with life-limiting conditions and their families: development, implementation and evaluation of ‘My Choices’ Jane Noyes, Richard P Hastings, Mary Lewis, Richard Hain, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Llinos Spencer BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:5 (5 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The case for home based telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a systematic review Natalie Bradford, Nigel R Armfield, Jeanine Young, Anthony C Smith BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:4 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Impact of a home-based social welfare program on care for palliative patients in the Basque Country (SAIATU Program) Emilio Herrera Molina, Roberto Nuño-Solinis, Gorka Espiau Idioaga, Silvia Librada Flores, Naomi Hasson, Juan F Orueta Medía BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:3 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence for the use of Levomepromazine for symptom control in the palliative care setting: a systematic review Isabel Dietz, Andrea Schmitz, Ingrid Lampey, Christian Schulz BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:2 (19 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Decision-making capacity and communication about care of older people during their last three months of life Pam J Kaspers, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Dorly JH Deeg, H Roeline W Pasman BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:1 (10 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Using respiratory rate and thoracic movement to assess respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study Waltteri Siirala, Tarja Saaresranta, Arno Vuori, Sanna Salanterä, Klaus T Olkkola, Riku Aantaa BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:26 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article End-of-life medical decisions in France: a death certificate follow-up survey 5 years after the 2005 act of parliament on patients’ rights and end of life Sophie Pennec, Alain Monnier, Silvia Pontone, Régis Aubry BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:25 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Older patients’ attitudes towards and experiences of patient-physician end-of-life communication: a secondary analysis of interviews from British, Dutch and Belgian patients Natalie Evans, H Roeline W Pasman, Sheila A Payne, Jane Seymour, Sabine Pleschberger, Reginald Deschepper, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, EuroImpact BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:24 (27 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The perspectives of bereaved family carers on dying at home: the study protocol of ‘unpacking the home: family carers’ reflections on dying at home Sheila Payne, Sarah Brearley, Christine Milligan, David Seamark, Carol Thomas, Xu Wang, Susan Blake, Mary Turner BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:23 (22 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Integrating palliative care within acute stroke services: developing a programme theory of patient and family needs, preferences and staff perspectives Christopher R Burton, Sheila Payne BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:22 (9 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Parental palliative cancer: psychosocial adjustment and health-related quality of life in adolescents participating in a German family counselling service Franziska Kühne, Thomas Krattenmacher, Corinna Bergelt, Johanna C Ernst, Hans-Henning Flechtner, Daniel Führer, Wolfgang Herzog, Kai v Klitzing, Georg Romer, Birgit Möller BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:21 (30 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Parental disease status correlates with psychosocial distress and health-related quality of life in adolescents, although those whose parents are in the palliative phase may conceal their psychosocial burden or under-report stress symptoms.
		Review Clinical aspects of palliative care in advanced Parkinson’s disease Johan Lokk, Ahmad Delbari BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:20 (25 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Electronic monitoring of symptoms and syndromes associated with cancer: methods of a randomized controlled trial SAKK 95/06 E-MOSAIC David Blum, Dieter Koeberle, Karin Ribi, Shu-Fang Schmitz, Urs Utiger, Dirk Klingbiel, Florian Strasser BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:19 (24 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Is dignity therapy feasible to enhance the end of life experience for people with motor neurone disease and their family carers? Brenda Bentley, Samar M Aoun, Moira O’Connor, Lauren J Breen, Harvey Chochinov BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:18 (20 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Perspectives on care and communication involving incurably ill Turkish and Moroccan patients, relatives and professionals: a systematic literature review Fuusje M de Graaff, Patriek Mistiaen, Walter LJM Devillé, Anneke L Francke BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:17 (18 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with the severity and improvement of fatigue in patients with advanced cancer presenting to an outpatient palliative care clinic Sriram Yennu, Diana L Urbauer, Eduardo Bruera BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:16 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article After you: conversations between patients and healthcare professionals in planning for end of life care Kathryn Almack, Karen Cox, Nima Moghaddam, Kristian Pollock, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:15 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Recommendations for improving the end-of-life care system for homeless populations: A qualitative study of the views of Canadian health and social services professionals Ryan McNeil, Manal Guirguis-Younger, Laura B Dilley BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:14 (15 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative patients cared for at home by PAMINO-trained and other GPs – health-related quality of life as measured by QLQ-C15-PAL and POS Katja Hermann, Peter Engeser, Joachim Szecsenyi, Antje Miksch BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:13 (21 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed