What were the findings of the Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Outcomes and Risks of Treatment (SUPPORT)?
a. Clear communication is typical in the relationships between most patients and healthcare providers.
b. Critical care units often meet the needs of dying patients and their families.
c. Disparities exist between patients' care preferences and actual care provided.
d. Pain and suffering of patients at end of life is well controlled in the hospital.
C
Disparities and lack of communication are common in the relationships between patients and healthcare providers. Critical care units are often poorly equipped to meet the needs of dying patients. The SUPPORT study demonstrated that pain and suffering is widespread in hospitals.
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