Journal of palliative medicine
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Multicenter Study
Impact of Immigrant Status on Aggressive Medical Care Counter to Patients' Values Near Death among Advanced Cancer Patients.
Little is known about disparities in end-of-life (EoL) care between U.S. immigrants and nonimmigrants. ⋯ Immigrant, as compared with nonimmigrant, advanced cancer patients are not only more likely to receive aggressive EoL care, but also more likely to receive care counter to their wishes. These findings indicate potential disparities in, rather than differences in preference for, aggressive care and a need for further investigation into potential causes of these disparities.