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Review
. 1997 Feb;12(5):380-1.

The use of denial by patients with cancer

C Morley  1
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  • PMID: 9128693
Review

The use of denial by patients with cancer

C Morley. Prof Nurse. 1997 Feb.

Abstract

Denial can be necessary to maintain psychological health in times of stress. Health-care professionals often view denial as maladaptive. Denial is an effective coping strategy for individuals with cancer.

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