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Geriatrics
Findings in geriatrics reported from R.L. Sudore and co-researchers
July 26th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To assess engagement in multiple steps of the advance care planning (ACP) process 6 months after exposure to an advance directive. In this study, ACP is conceptualized similarly to the behavior change model. Descriptive study." "County general medicine clinic in San Francisco. One hundred seventy-three English or Spanish speakers, aged 50 and older (mean 61) given a standard (12th-grade reading level) and an easy-to-read (5th-grade reading level) advance directive. Six months after exposure to two advance directives, self-reported ACP contemplation; discussions with family, friends...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-07-26)
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