To Tell or Not: Chinese Older Adults' Preferences for Disclosing or Concealing Serious Illness Diagnoses.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac167
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Knowledge of one's medical diagnosis is critical for end-of-life decision-making. However, a patient's right to know their diagnosis is neither guaranteed nor protected by law in China. Doctors typically inform family members… read more here.
Keywords: significant others; diagnosis; know diagnosis; decision making ... See more keywords