Communication in the diagnosis of childhood cancer

dc.contributor.author	Uys, Ronelle
dc.date.accessioned	2012-08-10T14:51:15Z
dc.date.available	2012-08-10T14:51:15Z
dc.date.issued	2010-07
dc.description	The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
dc.description.abstract	Delivering bad news is a continuous challenge for medical staff working in paediatric oncology and haematology units and in other areas, such as ICUs. Conveying the news in a thoughtful, caring and hopeful way shows respect and empathy for the family. Effective, compassionate and open communication has a positive impact on the way in which the family copes. It also helps to establish a relationship of long-term trust. Communicating the diagnosis should be the first building block in an ongoing communicative process. An honest and a humane approach that conveys some hope is advocated.
dc.format.extent	pp. 347-348	en_ZA
dc.identifier.citation	Uys, R. 2010. Communication in the diagnosis of childhood cancer. Continuing Medical Education, 28(7):347-348.
dc.identifier.issn	2078-5143 (online)
dc.identifier.issn	0256-2170 (print)
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/38647
dc.publisher	Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
dc.rights.holder	Author retains copyright
dc.subject	Cancer in children -- Communicating -- Bad news	en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh	Communication in medicine	en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh	Physician and patient	en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh	Communication in pediatrics	en_ZA
dc.title	Communication in the diagnosis of childhood cancer	en_ZA
dc.type	Article	en_ZA

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