Commentary: Neurologists on Palliative Care Communication
CAPC's Diane E. Meier, MD, wrote an article in Neurology Advisor, which covers the importance of the clinician-patient relationship, especially upon diagnosis with sudden, life-changing progressive neurodegenerative disease (e.g., dementia, ALS). She shares how communication is a procedure — one that is needed to carry the relationship for patients and their families — and outlines a helpful communication framework for neurologists and other clinicians, who are caring for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
As Dr. Meier says, "Practitioners have a responsibility to be conscious of this and work to build a strong connection with patients and their families."