End-of-life challenges in neuro-oncological patient care: A survey from the Junge Neuroonkologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft - PubMed
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- #palliative care
- A survey among German neuro-oncologists found that 88% felt comfortable discussing end-of-life issues, while 12% did not.
- Physicians comfortable with end-of-life discussions were more likely to address withholding life-sustaining interventions, arrange home care, and facilitate hospice placements.
- Comfort with discussions led to earlier initiation of palliative care conversations and greater patient receptivity.
- The study highlights a need for structured palliative care training to improve timely and effective end-of-life care for neuro-oncology patients.