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Earlier Identification Tools
Identifying palliative care needs earlier in the course of disease significantly contributes to positive patient, family and system outcomes.
This document supports providers and system-level leadership in earlier identification of patients who would benefit from palliative care. The tools recommended in this document can:
- help providers determine when to introduce palliative care
- be integrated into all settings of care
- be integrated into digital platforms that support patient care
- help to promote the scale and spread of earlier palliative care
Last Updated: December 09, 2025
