Demonstrating the importance of cultural considerations at end of life utilizing the perspective of Indian patients with cancer.

Mahati Chittem Jaklin Eliott Ian N Olver

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Indian patients reaching the end of life valued their family responsibilities which determined their desire to live or die. However, all patients believed that God decided on their life and death. It is important to consider cultural perspectives on DNR or euthanasia and to address patients' pain management needs towards the end of life.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
pain management
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
patient reported