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ObjectiveTo explore end-of-life care in the ward and intensive care unit (ICU) environment in nine Australian hospitals in a retrospective observational study.MethodsIn total, 1693 in-hospital deaths, 356 in ICU, were reviewed, including patient demographics, advance care plans, life-sustaining treatments, recognition of dying by clinicians and evidence of the palliative approach to patient care.ResultsMost patients (n=1430, 84%) were aged ≥60 years, with a low percentage (n=208, 12%) having an end-of-life care plan on admission. Fo
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