Care at the end of life: focus on communication and race. Zapka, J. G., Carter, R., Carter, C. L., Hennessy, W., Kurent, J. E., & DesHarnais, S. Journal of aging and health, 18:791–813, December, 2006. doi abstract bibtex To profile communication and recommendations reported by adults with terminal illness and explore differences by patient and physician characteristics. This pilot was a cross-sectional study sample of 90 patients (39 Caucasian, 51 African American) with advanced heart failure or cancer. Participants completed an in-person, race-matched interview. Participation was high (94%). For example, only 30% reported discussion of advance directives, and 22% reported their physician inquired about spiritual support. Participants with cancer were significantly more likely to be receiving pain and/or symptom management at home, aware of prognosis, and participating in hospice. African American participants who were under the care of African American physicians were less likely to report pain and/or symptom management than other racial matches.Discussion: Although additional research on factors related to communication is important, initiation of patient-centered counseling by all physicians with seriously ill patients is essential.
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