Abstract:IntroductionFamily members of patients near the end-of-life value accurate prognostic information that is communicated sensitively by experienced healthcare professionals. This provides opportunities to say goodbye and make decisions about care. Current research is limited and has mostly focused on discussions early in the illness trajectory and with patients and not relatives.Aims and methodsThis study aims to investigate communication about prognosis and end-of-life care between expert healthcare professiona… Show more
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