The Influence of Race/Ethnicity and Education on Family Ratings of the Quality of Dying in the ICU

ContextRacial and ethnic differences in end-of-life care may be attributable to both patient preferences and health-care disparities. Identifying factors that differentiate preferences from disparities may enhance end-of-life care for critically ill patients and their families.ObjectivesTo understand the association of minority race/ethnicity and education with family ratings of the quality of dying and death, taking into consideration possible...