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European journal of cancer care
Jul, 2009;18 (4): 330.

Breaking bad news - whose responsibility is it?

B Kalber
Author Information
  1. B Kalber: St George's Hospital, London, UK. bridget.kalber@stgeorges.nhs.uk
PMID: 19594608 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2009.01129.x

Abstract

This module considers different aspects of communicating a cancer diagnosis to the patient. Using a UK study, it looks at who breaks bad news in cancer care, frameworks for breaking bad news and the role of nurses.

MeSH Term

Clinical Competence
Humans
Neoplasms
Nurse's Role
Physician's Role
Truth Disclosure
Journal Article

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