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Arch Intern Med
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Multicenter Study
Experts practice what they preach: A descriptive study of best and normative practices in end-of-life discussions.
Advance directives (ADs) are widely regarded as the best available mechanism to ensure that patients' wishes about medical treatment at the end of life are respected. However, observational studies suggest that these discussions often fail to meet their stated goals. ⋯ Best practices as reflected in the performance of expert physicians reflect differences in measures of communication style and in specific AD-related proficiencies. Physician training in ADs must be broad enough to include both of these domains. Arch Intern Med. 2000;160:3477-3485.