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Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
Aug 15, 1999;94 (8): 453-7.

[Breaking of bad news. Practical advice to physicians for successful communication with patients].

M Weber, A Werner, C Nehring, F J Tentrup
Author Information
  1. M Weber: III. Medizinische Klinik der Universitätskliniken Mainz. m.weber@3-med.klinik.uni-mainz.de
PMID: 10495626 DOI: 10.1007/BF03044731

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In the more and more complex world of modern medicine, communication skills become increasingly important. Many physicians are however unaware of their difficulties in giving information in a clear and comprehensible way. This is especially true for breaking bad news. Keys for good communication consist in: careful preparation of the physical context of the interview; finding out how much the patient knows or suspects; giving the information in small amounts and a balanced way; responding to the patient's feelings and finally making a contract for the future.

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MeSH Term

Communication Barriers
Germany
Humans
Nonverbal Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Truth Disclosure
Verbal Behavior
English Abstract News

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