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Communication between cancer patients and physicians

R E Hardy, D R Green, H W Jordan

    Southern Medical Journal
    |June 1, 1980
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    Most physicians (98%) communicate cancer diagnoses to patients. Communication patterns did not vary by physician specialty or age, indicating consistent practices in cancer patient communication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Medical Communication
    • Physician-Patient Interaction

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial in cancer care.
    • Understanding physician communication patterns is vital for improving patient outcomes.
    • Previous research highlights variability in how physicians discuss cancer diagnoses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate communication patterns of physicians regarding cancer diagnoses in middle Tennessee.
    • To identify factors influencing physician communication with cancer patients.
    • To assess the consistency of diagnostic disclosure among practicing physicians.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 320 practicing physicians in middle Tennessee.
    • 185 physicians (61% response rate) completed the survey on their communication practices.
    Keywords:
    Empirical Approach

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  • Data analysis focused on disclosure rates and variations by physician specialty and age.

    • Main Results:

    • Nearly 98% of responding physicians always or usually inform patients about their cancer diagnosis.
    • No significant differences in communication practices were observed based on physician specialty.
    • Physician age did not correlate with variations in communication patterns regarding cancer disclosure.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians in middle Tennessee demonstrate a high and consistent rate of informing patients about their cancer diagnosis.
    • Communication practices related to cancer diagnosis disclosure appear uniform across different specialties and age groups.
    • These findings suggest a strong adherence to ethical standards in disclosing cancer diagnoses within this physician population.