Table 1 Sample Characteristics
Characteristics | Black Patients (NÂ = 19) | White Patients (NÂ = 31) |
|---|---|---|
Age years, mean (SD) | 59.7 (12.2) | 60.4 (13.0) |
Female sex, n (%) | 9 (47%) | 15 (48%) |
Education, ≤ High school | 11 (58%) | 5 (16%) |
Type of cancer | ||
  Hematologic | 2 (11%) | 4 (13%) |
  Lung | 6 (32%) | 4 (13%) |
  Pancreatic | 5 (26%) | 6 (19%) |
  Gastrointestinal (e.g., colorectal, liver) | 2 (11%) | 5 (16%) |
  Other (e.g., renal, breast, melanoma) | 4 (13%) | 12 (39%) |
Family present, n (%) | 14 (74%) | 21 (68%) |
Participating cliniciansa | ||
  Palliative care attending | 14 (74%) | 27 (87%) |
  Palliative care fellow | 7 (37%) | 10 (32%) |
  Oncology attending, fellow, or NP | 4 (21%) | 3 (10%) |