Does truth-telling influence patients’ psychological distress?
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Wilkinson, S., Fellowes, D. and Leliopoulou, C. 2005. Does truth-telling influence patients’ psychological distress? European Journal of Palliative Care. 12 (3), pp. 124-126.
Type | Article |
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Title | Does truth-telling influence patients’ psychological distress? |
Authors | Wilkinson, S., Fellowes, D. and Leliopoulou, C. |
Abstract | Psychological distress is estimated to affect 25–30% of patients when given a cancer diagnosis and/or told of recurrence.1 It has been suggested that this distress could be lessened if healthcare professionals (HCPs) were truthful and open with patients about their diagnosis and prognosis. However, disclosure is complex and is compounded by the ethnicity and culture of the patient and/or HCP.2 Death also remains a taboo subject in many cultures and many HCPs find it difficult to give patients honest answers to their questions. |
Keywords | Information communication, Diagnosis, Impact study, Information, Patient, Physician, Professional practice, Psychology, Palliative care |
Sustainable Development Goals | 4 Quality education |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Publisher | Hayward Medical Communications |
Journal | European Journal of Palliative Care |
ISSN | 1352-2779 |
Electronic | 1479-0793 |
Publication dates | |
30 Jun 2005 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 27 Sep 2022 |
Accepted | 05 Oct 2005 |
Output status | Published |
Additional information | Dire la vérité aux patients: l'impact psychologique |
Language | English |
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