Advance care planning and goals of care discussion: the perspectives of Brazilian oncologists

Abstract Background Advance care planning (ACP) and goals of care discussions are important instruments that enable respect for patient autonomy, especially in patients with a life-threatening disease, such as cancer. Despite their well-established benefits, ACP and goals of care discussions are sti...

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Main Authors: Laiane Moraes Dias, Mirella Rebello Bezerra, Williams Fernandes Barra, Ana Emília Vita Carvalho, Luísa Castro, Francisca Rego
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01052-w