Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care publishes articles on clinical and basic scientific studies pertaining to pathophysiology, epidemiology, palliative treatment and care, education, and policy which originate from hospice and palliative care. Manuscripts include original articles, case reports, reviews, letters and brief communications. In reviewing this manuscript please answer the following questions:

• Is this manuscript suitable for The Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
• Is the work presented in the article original?
• Does the abstract provide the summary of the paper?
• Are acronyms and abbreviations defined when first used?
• Are SI units used throughout the manuscript? Other units may be given in parentheses.
• Are the figures of high quality and easy to understand when read with the captions provided?
• Are references in the format described in the "GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS"?
• Is the English clear and easy to understand?

Please provide specific comments to the author(s), if you have any general opinion or negative answer for the questions listed above. The reviewer's comments are the most important part of the review process.