Use of Machine Learning to Optimize Referral for Early Palliative Care: Are Prognostic Predictions Enough?

J Clin Oncol. 2024 May 10;42(14):1603-1606. doi: 10.1200/JCO.24.00024. Epub 2024 Mar 15.

Authors

Gary E Weissman^{1

2}, Joseph A Greer^{3

4}, Jennifer S Temel^{3

4}

Affiliations

¹ Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
² Departments of Medicine and Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
³ Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
⁴ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

PMID: 38489555
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.24.00024

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Humans
Machine Learning*
Neoplasms / therapy
Palliative Care* / methods
Prognosis
Referral and Consultation*