FIG. 1.

Perceived barrier to PC consultation by respondent. This figure shows the percentage of respondents by group who perceived patients, families, or groups of healthcare providers as a barrier to PC consultation. Attendings were more likely to perceive the patient and family as a barrier, while nurses were more likely to perceive the house staff as a barrier. All groups (nurses, PGYI, attendings) perceived attendings as a barrier to PC consultation. Nurses are in white, PGYI are in gray, attendings are in solid black. *p Value <0.05 representing comparison across all three respondent groups. PC, palliative care.