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Bereavement Part 2: Breaking bad news
1Division of Nursing, University of Leeds.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|January 5, 1999
Summary
Nurses face the difficult task of breaking bad news, such as poor prognoses or sudden deaths. A sensitive, truth-based approach respects patients
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Clinical Communication
- Patient Rights
Background:
- Breaking bad news is a challenging aspect of nursing.
- Requires a sensitive and ethical approach.
Observation:
- Nurses must convey difficult information to patients and families.
- Prognosis disclosure and death notification are key scenarios.
Findings:
- Effective communication is crucial in these sensitive situations.
- Upholding the patient's right to know is paramount.
Implications:
- Developing and implementing communication skills training for nurses.
- Enhancing patient-centered care through empathetic delivery of information.