Associations Between End-of-Life Discussions, Patient Mental Health, Medical Care Near Death, and Caregiver Bereavement Adjustment

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Authors

Alexi A. Wright · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract

End-of-life discussions are associated with less aggressive medical care near death and earlier hospice referrals. Aggressive care is associated with worse patient quality of life and worse bereavement adjustment.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 300, Issue 14, pp. 1665-1665

DOI: 10.1001/jama.300.14.1665

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