Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Chinese American Patients

With an expected exponential population rise, Chinese American patients who experience serious illness may find their cultural values influencing medical care.

The Chinese American population is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. In this study in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, authors provide 10 cultural pearls to guide the provision of palliative and end of life care for Chinese American patients, including discussions of Chinese traditions, communication strategies for Chinese patients and families, advance care planning, and more.

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