- End-of-life discussions decrease suffering and distress for patients and loved ones
- Hospice patients live longer
- Inability to participate in treatment decisions can cause patients uncertainty and distress
- 87% of patients say they “want as much information as possible”
- Patients want doctors to communicate with them about their treatment options
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
End-of-Life Treatment Consultations IMPROVE Care
Compassion & Choices collects peer-reviewed, published studies establishing that end-of-life consultations improve care. Among other points made in the linked articles:
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