The considerations, experiences and support needs of family members making treatment decisions for patients admitted with major stroke: a qualitative study.
Akila VisvanathanG E MeadM DennisW N WhiteleyF N DoubalJ LawtonPublished in: BMC medical informatics and decision making (2020)
The knowledge that family members' treatment decision-making approaches lay on a spectrum depending on the patient's state of health and stated preferences pre-stroke may allow doctors to better prepare for discussions regarding the patient's prognosis. This may enable doctors to provide information and support that is tailored towards family members' needs.