Experienced oncologists know that good communication is therapeutic for patients and
families and is a fundamental ingredient of what we have come to appreciate as 'quality …

Objective: To examine interns' perceptions of the emotional support they were able to
provide to dying patients and their families, as well as their evaluation of attending …

A peculiar dynamic in communication exists between those who are most likely to be
involved in life‐prolongation decisions. We found that both the elderly and health care …

A large majority of patients and close family members are interested in discussing end-of-life
issues with their physician. Most expect their physician to initiate such dialogue. End-of-life …

BACKGROUND: There is a strong impetus to improve the modern experience of dying in the
United States; however, there remains a limited understanding of provider-patient …

This article presents recommendations for improving the education of physicians about end-
of-life care in the acute care hospital setting. The authors, who have a variety of …

Purpose: To evaluate intern experience in end-of-life care and self-assessed changes in
attitude and knowledge, following a mandatory rotation on an inpatient hospice and in a …

The ability to compassionately communicate difficult or “bad news” to a patient and family is
essential to the provision of quality care at the end‐of‐life. Preparing to have these …

Background: End-of-life care quality deficiencies have in part been linked to inadequate
physician skill in the technical and communication domains of palliative care. Yet few …