Prevalence and predictors of conflict in the families of patients with advanced cancer: A nationwide survey of bereaved family members

ConclusionsMany families of patients with advanced cancer experienced conflict during end‐of‐life care. Family members asserting control over decision‐making and communication constraints among family members after diagnosis of cancer can predict the occurrence of family conflict. Absent family members “coming out of the woodwork” might reduce family conflict in particular cultures.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jun Hamano, Tatsuya Morita, Masanori Mori, Naoko Igarashi, Yasuo Shima, Mitsunori Miyashita Tags: PAPER Source Type: research