Factors and Barriers to Goals-of-Care Conversations for Patients With Cancer and Inpatient Mortality.
Margaret WhelessJulie J LeeHenry J DomenicoBarbara J MartinMarc L BennettSara F MartinJordan D BerlinJennifer K GreenRajiv AgarwalPublished in: JCO oncology practice (2023)
Most oncologists recalled having GOC discussions for patients with inpatient mortality, yet documentation of serious illness conversations remained suboptimal. Further studies are needed to examine barriers to GOC conversations and documentation during transitions of care and across health care settings.