Bereavement Part 2: Breaking bad news.
Breaking bad news, whether telling a patient about a poor prognosis or informing relatives of the sudden death of a loved one, is one of the most daunting tasks facing nurses. It requires a sensitive approach, based on individuals' right to know the truth.
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Division of Nursing, University of Leeds.
D000328:Adult; D001601:Bereavement; D003142:Communication; D003645:Death, Sudden; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011379:Prognosis; D014342:Truth Disclosure