Supporting innovation in identification of palliative needs: Implementing the mHOMR tool

On March 30th, 2026, Dr. James Downar presented the results of a program of research implementing the Hospital One-year Mortality Risk (HOMR) tool to hospitals across Ontario, Canada. The team evaluated if it improves identification of unmet needs and the end-of-life care provided to patients with elevated risk of mortality.

This project has been funded by a contribution from Health Canada, Health Care Policy and Strategies Program. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.

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