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A Study To Investigate The Significance Of Knowing One's Prognosis In People Diagnosed With Life-Limiting Illnesses, Erika Currier
A Study To Investigate The Significance Of Knowing One's Prognosis In People Diagnosed With Life-Limiting Illnesses, Erika Currier
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Background: For patients with life-limiting illnesses, having adequate knowledge of prognosis can strongly impact the choice between curative and supportive treatment.
Objectives: The purpose of this research study is to explore patient understanding of prognosis and to illuminate the experience of having or not having prognostic information in people diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses. This study aims to investigate the patient's understanding of the term "prognosis", the significance of the term "prognosis" to the patient, and how prognosis may or may not affect future treatment choices. In addition, this study aims to further understand the experience of prognostic communication between …