Issues in prognostication for hospital specialist palliative care doctors and nurses: A qualitative inquiry.

The article discusses the experience of prognostication in specialist palliative care professionals. According to the authors, results of the research highlighted difficulties of prognostication which include communication uncertainty, confidence in prognostication, and dealing with the reaction. The benefits included patient informed decision-making, prioritizing needs and care, and planning patient care, however, research is needed to identify the intricacy and emotional labour involved.