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- Title
Doctor-patient communication about advance directives in metastatic breast cancer.
- Authors
Ozanne, Elissa M; Partridge, Ann; Moy, Beverly; Ellis, Katherine J; Sepucha, Karen R
- Abstract
Oncology providers often find it difficult to discuss end-of-life issues with patients and assume that patients are reluctant to think about the issues involved. This study examined whether or not patients with metastatic breast cancer had advance directives, and if so, with whom they discussed written plans for end-of-life decisions.
- Publication
Journal of palliative medicine, 2009, Vol 12, Issue 6, p547
- ISSN
1557-7740
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/jpm.2008.0254