Communication: common challenging scenarios in cancer care.

Full Abstract

Good communication is at the heart of effective cancer care. Certain situations which occur commonly in cancer care present particular challenges to the communication skills of healthcare professionals. This paper explores some of the reasons why these situations are difficult and provides frameworks for responding, to stimulate thought and discussion.

Author information

Author/s: Owen, Ray (R); Jeffrey, David (D);

Affiliation: Department of Health Psychology, Herefordshire Primary Care Trust, Hereford, United Kingdom. ray.owen(-atsign-)herefordpct.nhs.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) (Eur J Cancer), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-May; vol 44 (issue 8) : pp 1163-8

Dates: Created 2008/05/21; Completed 2008/09/15;

PMID: 18364252, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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