How do patients and health professionals perceive the role of family members in the decision-making process regarding the choice of a dialysis method? A qualitative study.
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the reality of decision-making processes that can start from a non-hospital setting. Furthermore, it argues for greater consideration of the needs, values, and preferences of family members in mechanisms designed to promote patient participation in therapeutic decisions.
PMID: 33261955 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue d Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique - Category: Epidemiology Tags: Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique Source Type: research
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