Variability in the perception of palliative care and end-of-life care among hematology professionals from the same reference center in Bahia, Brazil: A descriptive cross-sectional study

CONCLUSIONS: We found considerable differences in the perception of PC and EOL care among professionals, despite following the same protocols. The study also demonstrated variations between healthcare professionals' beliefs and practices and persistent historical tendencies to prioritize aggressive interventions.PMID:38422243 | PMC:PMC10885630 | DOI:10.1590/1516-3180.2023.0255.R1.29112023

Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Diego Lopes Paim Miranda Alini Maria Orathes Ponte Silva David Pereira Ferreira La ís Teixeira da Silva Liliane Lins-Kusterer Edvan de Queiroz Cruso é Marianna Batista Vieira Lima Marco Aur élio Salvino Source Type: research