Oncology Nursing

Studies from City University of New York in the Area of Oncology Nursing Described

Published in Cancer Weekly, November 22nd, 2011

2011 NOV 22 -- "Discussions regarding advance care planning (ACP) among patients with cancer and their physicians largely are not happening. Many patients with cancer, even those at the end of life (EOL), have not established an advance directive (AD)," scientists in New York City, New York report.

"Lack of EOL discussions and receipt of aggressive care at the EOL have resulted in poor health outcomes for patients. In contrast, EOL discussions and early palliative care resulted in positive health outcomes for patients with cancel:The purpose of this review is to determine the current practices of ACP between healthcare providers and their patients in the...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-11-22)

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