Abstract
Telling a patient that the outcome of his illness is not good, or even hopeless, requires sensitivity and the ability to communicate with him in the setting of a hospital which is an unnatural environment divorced from family and friends. It is a task which must be taught and learned by doctors and nurses.
MeSH terms
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Communication*
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Education, Medical
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Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs
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Humans
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Nonverbal Communication
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Nurse-Patient Relations
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Personnel, Hospital
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Physician-Patient Relations
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Professional-Family Relations
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Professional-Patient Relations*
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Prognosis
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Terminal Care*
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United Kingdom
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Verbal Behavior