“Whatever happens, happens” challenges of end-of-life communication from the perspective of older adults and family caregivers: a Qualitative study

Abstract Background Effective communication is integral to the delivery of goal-concordant care for older adults and their family caregivers, and yet, it is uncommon in people with serious illness. This study explores the challenges of integrating end-of-life communication into heart failure managem...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Im, Susanna Mak, Ross Upshur, Leah Steinberg, Kerry Kuluski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-0493-7