Journal article
How should doctors communicate the diagnosis of cancer to patients?
Abstract
The majority of doctors in North America, Australia and much of Europe now inform patients about a cancer diagnosis. However, many doctors report that they have difficulty disclosing a cancer diagnosis. Poor doctor-patient communication skills may lead to psychological distress including increased anxiety and depression and poorer psychological adjustment to cancer. Presenting 'bad' news in an unhurried, honest, balanced and empathic fashion …
Authors
Ellis PM; Tattersall MHN
Journal
Annals of Medicine, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 336–341
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
1 1999
DOI
10.3109/07853899908995900
ISSN
0785-3890