Primum non nocere: could the health care system contribute to suffering? In-depth study from the perspective of terminally ill cancer patients.

Abstract

The suffering of gravely ill patients might be hard to alleviate in the context of modern health care organizations. In some cases, health care delivery directly contributes to increased suffering. Providing support while also helping patients and their families to face upcoming harsh realities is a delicate balancing act that needs to be further explored.