Chinese physicians’ experiences with end-of-life communication and hospice care transition: a qualitative study with content analysis
End-of-life communication in Shanghai is hindered by physician challenges, cultural norms favoring family decisions, and systemic gaps. Targeted training for non-hospice physicians, balanced approaches to patient autonomy and family roles, and strengthened referral/reimbursement policies are needed to improve hospice transitions.
Authors
- Xiao Bin Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3074-3385)
- Wenjuan Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7051-9399)
- Jie Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1025-7785)
Institutions
- Fudan University (CN)
- Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (CN)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01924-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88