Journal article
Preferences of patients with heart failure for prognosis communication
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Communication about prognosis is fundamental to discussions and planning for end-of-life (EOL) care for patients with advanced heart failure (HF). Little is known about the preferences of patients that could guide communication about prognosis.
OBJECTIVES: To identify the preferences of patients with advanced HF regarding communication about their prognosis and its implications.
Authors
Caldwell PH; Arthur HM; Demers C
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 23, No. 10, pp. 791–796
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2007
DOI
10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70829-2
ISSN
0828-282X