Retrospective cohort study shows challenges in symptom assessment completion in patients with severe mental disorders, suggesting the need for timely interventions.
Danish patients with active severe mental disorders were less likely to complete symptom assessment, had longer waiting times and shorter specialist palliative care pathways. Future efforts should focus on timely access to specialist palliative care and health professionals supporting completion of symptom assessments in this population.
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