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Cancer and truth

E Hanganu, G Popa

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Doctors face a dilemma when confirming cancer diagnoses, as patients often sense it. The physician

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Medical Ethics
    • Patient Communication

    Background:

    • Discusses the challenges physicians face in delivering a cancer diagnosis.
    • Highlights the patient's pre-diagnosis awareness of their condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the critical moment of confirming a cancer diagnosis.
    • To emphasize the physician's role in facilitating the patient's reintegration into daily life.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative discussion and ethical analysis of physician-patient communication in oncology.

    Main Results:

    • The confirmation of a cancer diagnosis is a sensitive juncture.
    • Patients often possess an intuitive understanding of their illness prior to formal diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians should act as a crucial bridge for patients.
    • Facilitating the patient's transition from disease-induced isolation back to their everyday world is paramount.