Barriers to communication regarding end-of-life care: perspectives of care providers

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Communication regarding end-of-life care is frequently perceived as suboptimal, despite the intent of both health care providers and patients. We interviewed health care providers to determine their perspective regarding these barriers to communication. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eleven focus groups with a total of 10 attending physicians, 24 residents, and 33 nurses were convened to explore barriers to end-of-life discussions on the …

Authors

Anselm AH; Palda V; Guest CB; McLean RF; Vachon MLS; Kelner M; Lam-McCulloch J

Journal

Journal of Critical Care, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 214–223

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

9 2005

DOI

10.1016/j.jcrc.2005.05.012

ISSN

0883-9441

Associated Experts

Richard McLean

Associate Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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