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"You think you got it down and then the moment comes": The certainty of uncertainty in end-of-life decision making.

Catherine A ClairMartha Abshire SaylorMarie T NolanJoseph J Gallo
Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2022)
Our findings suggest that our family members were not immune to uncertainty. The clinical momentum at the end of life may contribute to challenges faced by patients and family members when brokering decisions. Normalizing uncertainty in medical training and for families may aid in addressing the stress of uncertainty at end of life.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • decision making
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • healthcare
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • virtual reality
  • heat stress