Based on the expectations expressed by patients/families experiencing life-limiting diseases, it is important to communicate to patients and families that: You will be honest and truthful. You will not abandon them. You will elicit and request their values and goals and will help as much as is possible to achieve these. You will help them explore realistic options. When assisting families to make decisions, you will consider the overall situation (support systems, economics, technical aspects, locality and other issues). You will respond to their questions within a reasonable time and encourage their questions as well.
Based on the expectations expressed by patients/families experiencing life-limiting diseases, it is important to communicate to patients and families that: You will be honest and truthful. You will not abandon them. You will elicit and request their values and goals and will help as much as is possible to achieve these. You will help them explore realistic options. When assisting families to make decisions, you will consider the overall situation (support systems, economics, technical aspects, locality and other issues). You will respond to their questions within a reasonable time and encourage their questions as well.
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