Data linkage to estimate resource and service utilisation for palliative care clients
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Southern Adelaide Palliative Services (SAPS) is a comprehensive palliative care programme serving the southern region of Adelaide, South Australia, including specialist nursing and medical support, social work, inpatient acute hospital and hospital care, outpatient visits, home care, nursing home consultations, a bereavement program, volunteers, complementary care, and day care. SAPS interfaces with public and private hospitals, district nursing and domiciliary care.
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