Table 4 Strategies and suggestions to improve decision-making about goals of care in clinical practice (N = 39)
From: Advance care planning and goals of care discussion: the perspectives of Brazilian oncologists
Intrinsic factors (Strategies related to the doctor) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Early conversation about prognosis | 15 (38.5) |
Emotional aspects | 11 (28.2) |
Education in communication skills and palliative care | 11 (28.2) |
A good physician–patient relationship | 08 (20.5) |
Others | 06 (15.3) |
Extrinsic factors (Strategies Related to the system) | n (%) |
Access to palliative care and interdisciplinary teams | 10 (25.6) |
Availability to discuss goals of care | 08 (20.5) |