Survey of Bereavement Practices of Cancer Care and Palliative Care Physicians in the Pacific Northwest United States

摘要

Purpose:Physicians caring for patients with cancer frequently encounter individuals who will die as a result of their disease. The primary aim of this study was to examine the frequency and nature of bereavement practices among cancer care and palliative care physicians in the Pacific Northwest United States. Secondary aims included identification of factors and barriers associated with bereavement follow-up.