Physicians' perspectives on estimating and communicating prognosis in palliative care: a cross-sectional survey.

Marijanne EngelAndrée van der ArkLia van ZuylenAgnes van der Heide

Published in: BJGP open (2020)

The majority of physicians indicated that they believe they can adequately estimate patients' limited life expectancy and that they discuss patients' preferences for care. However, more physicians should be trained in communicating about patients' poor prognosis and care preferences.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
poor prognosis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
long non coding rna
pain management
chronic pain
patient reported