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End-of-life characteristics and palliative care provision for elderly patients suffering from acute myeloid leukemia by Cheng, Hon-Wai Benjamin, Li, Cho-Wing, Chan, Kwok-Ying, Au, Ho-Yan, Chan, Pan-Fong, Sin, Yim-Ching, Szeto, Yan, Sham, Mau-Kwong

“…Purpose End-of-life care characteristics and palliative care (PC) utilization of elderly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients have rarely been reported. The…”
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Bringing Palliative Care into Geriatrics in a Chinese Culture Society-Results of a Collaborative Model between Palliative Medicine and Geriatrics Unit in Hong Kong by Cheng, Hon-Wai Benjamin, Li, Cho-Wing, Chan, Kwok-Ying, Ho, Rebecca, Sham, Mau-Kwong

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Successful Analgesic use of Ketamine Infusion in Malignant Cord Compression by Cheng, Hon Wai Benjamin, Lam, Ka On, LI, Cho Wing, Chan, Kwok‐Ying, Sham, Mau‐Kwong Michael

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Enhanced Psychosocial Support for Caregiver Burden for Patients With Chronic Kidney Failure Choosing Not to Be Treated by Dialysis or Transplantation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Chan, Kwok Ying, MRCP (Ireland), FHKCP, Yip, Terence, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Yap, Desmond Y.H., MD, Sham, Mau Kwong, FRCP (London), Wong, Yim Chi, RN, Lau, Vikki Wai Kee, BBA, Li, Cho Wing, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Cheng, Benjamin Hon Wai, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, Lo, Wai Kei, FRCP (London), Chan, Tak Mao, MD

“…Background Family caregivers of patients with chronic kidney failure have increased burden, as reflected by their high frequency of physical and mental…”
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The First Confirmed Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong and the Suspension of Volunteer Services: Impact on Palliative Care by Cheng, Hon Wai Benjamin, MRCP (UK), FHKCP, DipGerMed RCPS (Glasgow), Li, Cho Wing, FHKCP, Chan, Kwok Ying, FHKCP, Sham, Mau Kwong, FRCP (London, Glasgow, Edinburgh)

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Reduction of Acute Hospital Admissions and Improvement in Outpatient Attendance by Intensified Renal Palliative Care Clinic Follow-Up: The Hong Kong Experience by Chan, Kwok Ying, MRCP(Ireland), FHKCP, Benjamin Cheng, Hon Wai, MRCP(UK), FHKCP, Yap, Desmond Y.H., MRCP(UK), FHKCP, Yip, Terence, MRCP(UK), FHKCP, Li, Cho Wing, MRCP(UK), FHKCP, Sham, Mau Kwong, FRCP(London, Edinburgh, Glasgow), Wong, Yim Chi, RN, Vikki Lau, Wai Kee, BBA

“…Abstract Background End-stage renal failure patients often fail to attend scheduled renal palliative care clinic (RPCC) follow-up because of acute hospital…”
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Emergence of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in the Palliative Care Setting—How to Strike the Right Balance in Infection Control Measures? by Benjamin Cheng, Hon Wai, MBBS, MRCP (UK), DipGerMed RCPS (Glasgow), Sham, Mau Kwong, FRCP (London, Glasgow, Edinburgh), Chan, Kwok Ying, MRCP (Ireland), FHKCP

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Combination therapy with low-dose metolazone and furosemide: a “needleless” approach in managing refractory fluid overload in elderly renal failure patients under palliative care by Cheng, Hon Wai Benjamin, Sham, Mau-Kwong, Chan, Kwok-Ying, Li, Cho-Wing, Au, Ho-Yan, Yip, Terence

“…Background and objective End-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients under palliative care could live for months or even years after deciding not to start…”
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Effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on hemoglobin level, fatigue and hospitalization rate in renal palliative care patients by Chan, Kwok-Ying, Li, Cho-Wing, Wong, Hilda, Yip, Terence, Sham, Mau-Kwong, Cheng, Hon-Wai, Teo, Kay-Cheong, Kwok, Wang-Chun, Chan, Tak-Mao

“…Objectives To investigate the effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) on hemoglobin (Hb) level, fatigue and hospitalization rate in renal palliative…”
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Cost-effectiveness of a transitional home-based palliative care program for patients with end-stage heart failure by Wong, Frances Kam Yuet, So, Ching, Ng, Alina Yee Man, Lam, Po-Tin, Ng, Jeffrey Sheung Ching, Ng, Nancy Hiu Yim, Chau, June, Sham, Michael Mau Kwong

“…Background: Studies have shown positive clinical outcomes of specialist palliative care for end-stage heart failure patients, but cost-effectiveness evaluation…”
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Palliative Care for a Mentally Incompetent End Stage Renal Failure Patient: Why Is It Important? by Lau, Vikki Wai-Kee, Li, Cho-Wing, Cheng, Benjamin Hon-Wai, Sham, Mau-Kwong, Yip, T., Chan, Kwok-Ying, Wong, Yim-Chi

“…People with intellectual disabilities are among the most disadvantaged groups in society. Here we report a mentally incompetent end stage renal failure (ESRF)…”
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Use of sertraline for antihistamine-refractory uremic pruritus in renal palliative care patients by Chan, Kwok Ying, Li, Cho Wing, Wong, Hilda, Yip, Terence, Chan, Man Lui, Cheng, Hon Wai, Sham, Mau Kwong

“…Uremic pruritus is a common and distressing symptom occurring in 42% to 75% of end-stage renal dialysis (ESRD) patients, even in patients who are adequately…”
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Bringing Palliative Care into Geriatrics in a C hinese Culture Society—Results of a Collaborative Model between Palliative Medicine and Geriatrics Unit in H ong K ong by Cheng, Hon‐Wai Benjamin, Li, Cho‐Wing, Chan, Kwok‐Ying, Ho, Rebecca, Sham, Mau‐Kwong

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Symptom burden, depression, and suicidality in Chinese elderly patients suffering from advanced cancer by Cheng, Hon Wai Benjamin, Chan, Kwok Ying, Sham, Mau Kwong Michael, Li, Cho Wing

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Supportive care and symptom management in patients with advanced hematological malignancies: a literature review by Chan, Kwok Ying, Chan, Thomas Sau Yan, Gill, Harinder, Chan, Timmy Chi Wing, Li, Cho Wing, Au, Ho Yan, Wong, Chi Yan, Tsang, Kwok Wai, Lo, Raymond See Kit, Cheng, Benjamin Hon Wai, Hui, Chun Him, Mok, Lesley Wan Sze, Kwok, Cecilia Sze Lai, Chan, Man Lui, Sham, Mau Kwong

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Palliative Care Consultation in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease with Pain by Chan, Kwok Ying, Yap, Desmond Y H, Yip, Terence, Sham, Mau Kwong, Lui, Sing Leung, Chan, Tak Mao

“…There is little data on pain management in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have opted for palliative care. We investigated the…”
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Effects of a transitional palliative care model on patients with end-stage heart failure: a randomised controlled trial by Wong, Frances Kam Yuet, Ng, Alina Yee Man, Lee, Paul Hong, Lam, Po-Tin, Ng, Jeffrey Sheung Ching, Ng, Nancy Hiu Yim, Sham, Michael Mau Kwong

“…To examine the effects of home-based transitional palliative care for patients with end-stage heart failure (ESHF) after hospital discharge. This was a…”
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Impact of structured advance care planning program on patients' wish items and healthcare utilization by Chan, Kwok Ying, Chiu, Ho Yan, Yap, Desmond Y H, Li, Cho Wing, Yip, Terence, Tsang, Kwok Wai, Tam, Wai On, Au, Ho Yan, Wong, Chi Yan, Chan, Man Lui, Sham, Mau Kwong

“…Structured advance care planning (ACP) program is an important service in the end-of-life care for patients with advanced medical illness. We pioneered a…”
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Quality of life for Hong Kong Chinese patients with advanced gynecological cancers in the palliative phase of care: a cross-sectional study by Chan, Kwok Ying, Chan, Man Lui, Yau, Thomas Chung Cheung, Li, Cho Wing, Cheng, Hon Wai, Sham, Mau Kwong

“…This study investigated the quality of life (QOL) of Hong Kong Chinese patients with advanced gynecological cancers (AGC). A cross-sectional study was…”
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Embracing the setting sun: provision of palliative care via a collaborative model between hospital and community for patients with intellectual disabilities by Li, Cho Wing, Wong, Yuk Chun, Lo, Yiu Man, Sham, Mau Kwong, Cheng, Hon Wai, Lai, Theresa, Lau, Wai Kee, Chan, Kwok Ying

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