Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope /
Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial. This book defines the specific communication tasks involved in talking with patients with life-th...
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Main Authors: | Back, Anthony (Author), Arnold, Robert M., 1957- (Author), Tulsky, James A. (Author) |
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press,
2009.
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Online Access: | CONNECT CONNECT |
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