The second patient? Family members of cancer patients and their role in end-of-life decision making

The second patient? Family members of cancer patients and their role in end-of-life decision making

Abstract Background Family members are important companions of severely ill patients with cancer. However, studies about the desirability and difficulties of integrating relatives in the decision-making process are rare in oncology. This qualitative study explores the family role in decisions to lim...

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Main Authors: Katsiaryna Laryionava, Timo A. Pfeil, Mareike Dietrich, Stella Reiter-Theil, Wolfgang Hiddemann, Eva C. Winkler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Medical oncology
Medical ethics
Communication
Palliative care
End-of-life decisions
Family members
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-018-0288-2

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