Early Initiation of Advance Care Planning for Veterans With Chronic Illnesses.

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is a palliative care nurse practitioner in the Department of Geriatrics and Extended Care at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion, Indiana. is an associate professor of nursing at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. is the clinical pharmacy coordinator for the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System.

Published: March 2015

AI Article Synopsis

  • Involving patients in the decision-making process can lead to better outcomes in their treatment for chronic illnesses.
  • Collaboration between healthcare providers and patients enhances trust and communication.
  • Empowering patients to participate encourages them to take responsibility for their health management.

Article Abstract

When treating patients with chronic illnesses, health care providers should involve patients in the decision-making process.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6363471PMC

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