Older adults' beliefs about physician-estimated life expectancy: a cross-sectional survey

Older adults' beliefs about physician-estimated life expectancy: a cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Estimates of life expectancy assist physicians and patients in medical decision-making. The time-delayed benefits for many medical treatments make an older adult's life expectancy estimate particularly important for physicians....

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Main Authors: Bynum Debra L, Amick Halle R, Lewis Carmen L, Kistler Christine E, Walter Louise C, Watson Lea C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/7/9

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