Surrogate decision-makers from historically marginalized populations have lower levels of preparedness for care planning.

Lingsheng LiDeborah E BarnesSarah S NouriYing ShiAiesha M VolowMariko FeuzBrookelle H LiRebecca L Sudore

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)

More resources are needed to prepare surrogate decision-makers from historically marginalized communities for discussing patient's goals of care and treatment preferences.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
decision making
quality improvement
public health
affordable care act
combination therapy
global health
genetic diversity