Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Prognostic communication in palliative cancer care

N.C.A. van der Velden

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Prognostic communication in palliative cancer care

N.C.A. van der Velden

Research output: PhD Thesis › Phd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Worldwide, the majority of patients with advanced cancer want prognostic information. Information about prognosis may help patients make well-considered treatment decisions and prepare for impending death on a practical, emotional, psychological, existential and social level. Still, patients commonly misunderstand their prognosis. As a result, patients may be ill-prepared for the

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors	Smets, Ellen, Supervisor van Laarhoven, Hanneke, Supervisor Henselmans, Inge, Co-supervisor
Award date	31 Oct 2023
Print ISBNs	9789463619288
Publication status	Published - 2023

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Prognostic communication in palliative cancer care

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