The family meeting as an instrument for the spiritual care of palliative patients and their families - does it help?

This study is looking at whether a structured family meeting — where a patient, their family, and their care team come together to talk — can help provide spiritual care and emotional support for people at the end of life. Spirituality here is broadly defined, and includes finding meaning, resolving past issues, forgiveness, hope, and for some people, religious beliefs and practices. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years or older - You are a palliative patient who is aware that your illness is terminal and your prognosis is less than 3 months - You are considered well enough by your medical team to participate in a family meeting - You are able to communicate in English You may NOT be eligible if: - You are physically or mentally unable to participate in a family meeting - You are unable to read or write in English - You decide at any point that you wish to withdraw from the study Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.