Knowledge About Hospice: Exploring Misconceptions, Attitudes, and Preferences for Care

Conclusion: Despite relatively high hospice awareness and favorability, myths and misperceptions about hospice still abound – and may drive ethnic disparities in end-of-life care. Educational interventions and future study are needed.

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Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - December 30, 2015 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Cagle, J. G., Van Dussen, D. J., Culler, K. L., Carrion, I., Hong, S., Guralnik, J., Zimmerman, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research