Of course - the family needs to be updated with the plan of care and the decision making process to help transition this difficult time for them and their loved one.
Family meetings are extremely important. The family needs to know how things are progressing. They want to understand what care is being provided to the patient, whether they are comfortable or not. Family meetings provide comfort to the family, but they also allow the staff to learn about the patient, and find special ways to make them comfortable in their last days. Also, by providing family meetings, the patient will be allowed to grieve and focus on themselves during this time, rather than worrying about their loved ones and focusing their energy on the needs of the family.