APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Title: Does Providers’ Religious Commitment Improve Communication with Patients at End of Life? Yes and No.
- Abigail Crete
St. John's University - Luke Keating
St. John's University - Humaira Hasan
St. John's University - Emily Carpio
St. John's University - Amandeep Kaur
St. Johns University - Virginia Sims
St. John's University - Elizabeth Brondolo
St. John's University - Alan Roth
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center - Gina Basello
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Abstract
Although both patients and physicians identify spirituality as an important aspect of Advance Care Planning discussions, physicians are often reluctant to discuss patients’ spiritual concerns. We examined the relationship between providers’ religious commitment and physician-reported frequency of conversations about spiritual, religious, or cultural concerns in the context of end-of-life preferences.
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