From classroom to clinic: End-of-life conversations — there’s empathy in foresight

From classroom to clinic: End-of-life conversations — there’s empathy in foresight
The Tufts Daily, by Deeksha Bathini; 2/21/24
Palliative care physicians have conversations with families to identify patient wishes, particularly when they are facing death. These physicians are equipped with training that emphasizes empathy, comfort and patient autonomy. Freedom of choice during the dying process gives patients the power to reclaim their agency amidst a process rife with uncertainty.