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- Title
Communication between physicians and family caregivers about care at the end of life: when do discussions occur and what is said?
- Authors
Cherlin, Emily; Fried, Terri; Prigerson, Holly G; Schulman-Green, Dena; Johnson-Hurzeler, Rosemary; Bradley, Elizabeth H
- Abstract
Few studies have examined physician-family caregiver communication at the end of life, despite the important role families have in end-of-life care decisions. We examined family caregiver reports of physician communication about incurable illness, life expectancy, and hospice; the timing of these discussions; and subsequent family understanding of these issues.
- Publication
Journal of palliative medicine, 2005, Vol 8, Issue 6, p1176
- ISSN
1096-6218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/jpm.2005.8.1176