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Table 2 Referral practices to SPC

From: Attitudes and referral patterns of lung cancer specialists in Europe to Specialized Palliative Care (SPC) and the practice of Early Palliative Care (EPC)

Referral to PC specialist

Yes (n)

%

Every patient

6

12

Every symptomatic patient

10

20

Patient with symptoms difficult to control

38

76

Patient with no more treatment options to PC team

25

50

Patient with no more treatment options to hospice directly

11

22