Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
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Acad Emerg Med
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The intersection of Emergency Medicine (EM) and Palliative Care (PC) has been recognized as an essential area of focus, with evidence suggesting that increased integration improves outcomes. This has resulted in increased research in EM PC. No current framework exists to help guide investigation and innovation. ⋯ There are several key domains and associated questions that can help guide future research in ED PC. Focus on these areas, and answering these questions, offers the potential to improve the emergency care of patients with palliative care needs.