Providing good information to patients is crucial, especially in their final phase of life. Not all patients want to receive full details about their illness, treatment, or prognosis; some may prefer more subtle communication. How can healthcare providers offer culturally sensitive and patient-centered care in the last phase of life, especially to those who do not wish to know everything?
With funding from KWF Dutch Cancer Society, Annemarie Samuels and Liesbeth van Vliet will investigate this question and develop a training for healthcare providers to better support patients who prefer limited information. They are collaborating with partners at Amsterdam UMC and Pharos, the Dutch center of expertise on health disparities. This project thus contributes to advancing more inclusive palliative care in the Netherlands.
KWF Dutch Cancer Society is investing over 3.5 million euros in six research projects focused on palliative care for individuals facing terminal cancer. These projects specifically address inclusive care for minority groups based on ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation. Through this commitment, KWF aims to reduce inequalities in care.
