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Bereavement Part 2: Breaking bad news

¹Division of Nursing, University of Leeds.

Professional Nurse (London, England)

|January 5, 1999

Summary

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Nurses face the difficult task of breaking bad news, such as poor prognoses or sudden deaths. A sensitive, truth-based approach respects patients

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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.