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

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-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 languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Smets, Ellen, Supervisor
  • van Laarhoven, Hanneke, Supervisor
  • Henselmans, Inge, Co-supervisor
  • van Laarhoven, H.W.M., Supervisor, External person
Award date31 Oct 2023
Print ISBNs9789463619288
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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