Communicating bad news

This paper presents a review on the theme “communicating bad news”, discussing the possible reason health care professionals have difficulties to talk about the terminally sick patient process and showing factors able to make this moment more bearable and hospitable. It presents proposals for action...

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Main Author: Maria Júlia Paes da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Universitário São Camilo 2012-01-01
Series:O Mundo da Saúde
Online Access:https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/512
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Summary:This paper presents a review on the theme “communicating bad news”, discussing the possible reason health care professionals have difficulties to talk about the terminally sick patient process and showing factors able to make this moment more bearable and hospitable. It presents proposals for action in the verbal and nonverbal dimensions of interpersonal communication aiming to reduce stress and anxiety affecting patients, their families and professionals.
ISSN:0104-7809
1980-3990