Consistency in End-of-Life Care Preferences Between Hospitalized Elderly Patients and Their Primary Family Caregivers.
I-Fei ChuangYea-Ing Lotus ShyuLi-Chueh WengHsiu-Li HuangPublished in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)
End-of-life medical treatment preferences were inconsistent between patients and family caregivers, which might be influenced by Asian culture, the nature of the relationship and individual experiences. Implementation of advance care planning that respects the patient's autonomy and preferences about end-of-life care is recommended.