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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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 25, 2008
Accepted:
February 25,
2008
Received:
February 5,
2008
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© 2008 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
