title: Handling uncertainty.
abstract: Uncertainty is triggered by many events during the experience of illness - from hearing bad news to meeting a new doctor. Oncology professionals need to recognize the intense feelings associated with uncertainty and respond empathically to patients. This article describes opportunities to strengthen the therapeutic connection and minimize uncertainty.
authors: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA, LSCHAPIRA@PARTNERS.ORG.
authors: Lidia
authors: L
authors: Schapira
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004644:Emotions; D004645:Empathy; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D035501:Uncertainty