You are an African American and your 89-year-old grandmother is dying of lung cancer.Like many African American families,your family decides not to use hospice care.Why is this the case? African Americans often believe that ____.

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Many African American families believe that continuing medical care for their loved ones shows respect and love for them, and that hospice care may be seen as "giving up" on their family member. This cultural belief may be a factor in the decision not to utilize hospice care for many African American families.

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