Lived experiences of palliative care physicians on the impacts of language and cultural discordance on end-of-life care across Ontario, Canada: A qualitative study using the intersectionality-based policy framework
Seung Heyck Lee,
Maya Gibb,
Sathya Karunananthan
et al.
Abstract:Background Language and cultural discordance refer to when a physician and patient do not share the same language or culture. This can create barriers to providing high-quality care at the end-of-life (EoL). This study explores the intersections of language, culture, geography, and care model in EoL care from the perspectives of palliative care physicians.Methods Semi-structured interviews (1-hour) were conducted virtually between July and November 2023. We interviewed 16 family physicians with experience prov… Show more
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