Patient experiences reveal how symptom support is shaped by both relational vulnerability and systemic fragmentation. When symptoms are overlooked, patients feel abandoned and burdened with coordinating their own care. Strengthening relational continuity, clarifying roles across professions explicitly to patients, and prioritising dialogue and empathy in clinical encounters are crucial steps toward ensuring person-centred symptom management that promotes dignity and well-being.
Missel et al. (Sun,) studied this question.