Clinicians' Experience with and Attitudes toward Discussing Advance Directives with Terminally Ill Patients and Their Families in a Chinese Community

Abstract

Clinicians were generally receptive of the concept of the AD, willing to practice it clinically, and supported its legal recognition. However, AD discussions were an infrequent encounter, hence many clinicians lack experience and are unfamiliar with relevant guidelines. Large-scale studies within the health care professions as well as qualitative studies further exploring potential barriers should follow.