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- Title
Associations between end-of-life discussions, patient mental health, medical care near death, and caregiver bereavement adjustment.
- Authors
Wright, Alexi A; Zhang, Baohui; Ray, Alaka; Mack, Jennifer W; Trice, Elizabeth; Balboni, Tracy; Mitchell, Susan L; Jackson, Vicki A; Block, Susan D; Maciejewski, Paul K; Prigerson, Holly G
- Abstract
Talking about death can be difficult. Without evidence that end-of-life discussions improve patient outcomes, physicians must balance their desire to honor patient autonomy against a concern of inflicting psychological harm.
- Publication
JAMA, 2008, Vol 300, Issue 14, p1665
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.300.14.1665