Communication: common challenging scenarios in cancer care.
Good communication is at the heart of effective cancer care. Certain situations which occur commonly in cancer care present particular challenges to the communication skills of healthcare professionals. This paper explores some of the reasons why these situations are difficult and provides frameworks for responding, to stimulate thought and discussion.
Owen
Ray
R
Department of Health Psychology, Herefordshire Primary Care Trust, Hereford, United Kingdom. ray.owen@herefordpct.nhs.uk
Jeffrey
David
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003142:Communication; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D004644:Emotions; D006040:Goals; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018907:Privacy; D011364:Professional Practice; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D016079:Refusal to Treat; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents