Full integration of oncology and palliative care relies on the specific knowledge and skills of
two modes of care: the tumour-directed approach, the main focus of which is on treating the …

Objective The value of advance care planning (ACP) for patients with life-limiting illnesses is
widely recognized but Asian health care professionals'(HCPs') perspectives on ACP have …

Background Characterised by feelings of helplessness in the face of clinical, organization
and societal demands, medical students are especially prone to moral distress (MD) …

This narrative review presents theoretical and empirical evidence of common cognitive
biases that are likely to influence treatment choices of patients with cancer and other …

Background Concepts of moral distress (MD) among physicians have evolved and extend
beyond the notion of psychological distress caused by being in a situation in which one is …

Background Introduction to a multi-professional team who are working and caring for the
dying, and facing complex moral and ethical dilemmas during Oncology and Palliative …

Background. Research suggests that desired family involvement (FI) in medical decision
making may depend on cultural values. Unfortunately, the field lacks cross-cultural studies …

Background A socioculturally appropriate appreciation of dignity is pivotal to the effective
provision of care for dying patients. Yet concepts of dignity remain poorly defined. To …

Objective This systematic review aims to examine the roles of family members (FMs) in
treatment decision-making for adult patients without cognitive or psychiatric disorders …

Introduction: Professionalism is an evolving, socioculturally informed multidimensional
construct that influences doctor-patient relationships, patient satisfaction and care outcomes …