When a family needs a physician

When a family needs a physician

•End of life care decisions can be challenging for patients and family.•Physicians should play an integral role in counseling family members.•Inclusion, sensitivity, and communication is key to successful family meetings.

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Veröffentlicht in:Patient education and counseling 2019-01, Vol.102 (1), p.182-183
Hauptverfasser: Spencer, Dean, Dabral, Mudit
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Communication barriers
Empathy
Family relations
Palliative care
Terminal care
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Zusammenfassung:•End of life care decisions can be challenging for patients and family.•Physicians should play an integral role in counseling family members.•Inclusion, sensitivity, and communication is key to successful family meetings.
ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2018.07.024