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End of Life Report by GAO Available
February 29, 2008
This GAO report identified programs in four states that incorporate the six key components in providing care at the end of life - care management to coordinate and facilitate service delivery; supportive services to assist individuals residing in non-institutional settings; pain and symptom management; family and caregiver support; communication among the individuals, families, and program staff; and assistance with advance care planning to aid individuals with making decisions about their future care. To view the full report, including the scope and methodology, please visit the GAO Web site, www.gao.gov. There is no charge for the first copy; additional copies are $2 each, and orders for 100 copies or more mailed to a single address are discounted 25 percent. Orders may be sent to: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street NW, Room LM, Washington, DC 20548. To order by phone: Voice (202) 512-6000, TDD (202) 512-2537, or Fax (202) 512-6061.
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