Factors associated with prognostic awareness in patients with cancer: A systematic review

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Kristýna Poláková · National Council for Palliative Care

Abstract

Prognostic awareness is a complex phenomenon associated with various positive and negative associations for patients with cancer. Clinicians must consider individual preferences and values of patients and their families when discussing prognosis and must be prepared for potential adverse outcomes.

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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cancer survivorship and care Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

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Published in: Psycho-Oncology

Volume 29, Issue 6, pp. 990-1003

DOI: 10.1002/pon.5385

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Factors associated with prognostic awareness in patients with cancer: A systematic review

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