Program improves communication between oncologists and patients
The Serious Illness Care Program helps oncologists have better conversations with their terminally-ill patients without creating anxiety or depression, according to a clinical trial.
“I was most surprised to see the significant improvement in discussions about prognosis and illness understanding, as well as values and goals, that occurred as a result of the intervention,” said Dr Rachelle Bernacki of Ariadne Labs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, US.