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. 2008 May;44(8):1163-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2008.02.029. Epub 2008 Mar 24.

Communication: common challenging scenarios in cancer care

Ray Owen  1 , David Jeffrey
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Communication: common challenging scenarios in cancer care

Ray Owen et al. Eur J Cancer. 2008 May.

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.

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