Clinicians’ lived experience of concealing bad news: a qualitative study in Malaysia and the UK

Objective Clinicians acknowledge that receiving bad news is challenging and life-altering, while recognising that candid communication is needed for effective patient care. In some cultures, patients’ relatives commonly ask doctors to hide bad news, with the intention of reducing psychological distr...

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Main Authors: Karen Forbes, Sophie Nilusha Holmes, Jan Illing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-05-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e094589.full
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