Know the Facts: Culturally Diverse Communities and Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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Submitted by Death Dying and... on Oct 30, 2024 - 4:12pm CDT

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Fact Sheet

Why is culture important? How does ethnicity influence palliative and end-of-life care? What are the barriers to effective communication? And what is the role of family?

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Meghan McDarby
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