Can feedback help doctors talk better about End-of-Life care?
NCT ID NCT05879211
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to improve how doctors communicate with patients facing serious illnesses like cancer, heart failure, COPD, or dementia. Researchers will give doctors detailed feedback on their conversations about goals of care. The goal is to help patients receive care that matches their wishes, especially in the last months of life.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better communication between doctors and patients, ensuring care aligns with what patients truly want.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, so it may not prove that feedback directly improves outcomes. Results may not apply outside Duke Health.
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Duke Health
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States