Existential Communication With Patients and Families: A Qualitative Exploration of Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinicians’ Experiences

Megan Miller, William E. Rosa, Haley Buller, Meghan McDarby, Alix Youngblood, Betty R. Ferrell, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, City of Hope Medical Center

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on December 04, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesExistential concerns are inherent in serious illness and at the end of life, yet communication to address such concerns can be challenging. This study explored multidisciplinary oncology clinicians’ experiences navigating existential ...