Advanced cancer patients’ understanding of prognostic information: Applying insights from psychological research
Abstract Purpose Informed medical decision‐making at the end of life often requires engaging in highly emotional, potentially upsetting discussions about prognosis, while ensuring that patients grasp its personal meaning. Behavioral science offers insights into ways to promote prognostic understandi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-08-01
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Series: | Cancer Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.2331 |