Which of the following is NOT included as a key element of palliative care, according to the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care? a. Ability to pay: a payer source must be identified b. Continuity of care across all settings c. Effective communication d. The family is defined by the patient
a - The need for identification of a payer source is not a key element of palliative care, according to the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care. All other options are included as part of the defining 11 key elements: Patient population, patient and family-centered care, timing of palliative care, comprehensive care, interdisciplinary team, attention to the relief of suffering, communication skills, skill in the care of the dying and bereaved, continuity of care across settings, equitable access and quality improvement.282
