Emotional Distress Predicts Palliative Cancer Care Attitudes: The Unique Role of Anger.

Anger is a key element of emotional distress and may lead patients to be more reluctant toward timely utilization of palliative care. Although psycho-oncology studies routinely assess depression or anxiety, more attention to anger is warranted. More research is needed on how best to address anger and increase timely utilization of palliative cancer care. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.