Navigating difficult conversations

Fabian M. Johnston, Michael Beckman

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Breaking bad news and navigating difficult conversations is challenging and a frequent occurrence in surgical oncology practice. Cancer communication recommendations are guided by ethical principles, legal precedence, and emerging evidence regarding patient preference and efficacy of communication tools. Evidence continues to mount supporting a patient-centered communication approach and a model of shared decision making. Likewise, physician training in effective patient-centered cancer communication continues to evolve.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)23-29
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Surgical Oncology
Volume120
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2019

Keywords

  • bad news
  • patient-centered
  • shared decision making

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Surgery

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