Table 1 Comparison of the conditions of care delivery between standard outpatient PC and PCDH
| Â | Standard outpatient PC | PCDH |
|---|---|---|
Symptom relief | - Advice and medication - Planning for additional tests and specialized consultations | - Advice and Medication - Planning for additional tests and specialized consultations - Immediate titration or imaging if needed - Supportive care team intervention - Pleural or ascites evacuation |
Relationship building and education | Consultation length < 30–45 min with the PC physician | - Consultation duration > 2 h with the PC team, physician and nurse - Dedicated time for relatives - Dedicated time for care coordination |
Consultation and decision-making | PC physician for a short time | - Oncologist and PC physician - Longer time for discussion |
Advance care planning | PC physician for a short time | - PC physician and nurse - Longer time for discussion |