New Research Finds Collaboration and Connection Between Clinicians, Patients and Families is Key to Improving Serious Illness Care and Health Equity
The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (Coalition) has issued a press release that highlights major findings from it's survey about health care experiences related to serious illness care and decision making.
Over the last year, Coalition researchers engaged with nearly 2,500 people nationwide in a multi-phase project designed to drive improvements in communication and care for people and families facing serious illnesses. The nationally representative survey comprised of 1,854 adults and the team explored further with 580 adults in qualitative research sessions. Researchers focused specifically on the experiences of Black and Hispanic adults, people with serious illnesses and disabilities, and their caregivers.
The survey found that 87% of adults say it’s important that doctors know their patients’ priorities and what is important to them. But barriers within the health care system often prevent this, especially for those with serious illnesses and from marginalized communities.
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