Communicating bad news

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.20123614953

Authors

  • Maria Júlia Paes da Silva Enfermeira. Professora Titular da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo. Líder do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Comunicação Interpessoal do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq).

Abstract

This paper presents a review on the theme “communicating bad news”, discussing the possible reason health care professionals
have difficulties to talk about the terminally sick patient process and showing factors able to make this moment
more bearable and hospitable. It presents proposals for action in the verbal and nonverbal dimensions of interpersonal
communication aiming to reduce stress and anxiety affecting patients, their families and professionals.

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Published

2012-01-01

How to Cite

Paes da Silva, M. J. (2012). Communicating bad news: DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.20123614953. O Mundo Da Saúde, 36(1), 49–53. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/512

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2012): JANUARY/MARCH 2012

Section

Articles