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Managing family problems in advanced disease-a flow diagramRoyal Marsden Hospital, London
St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle upon Tyne The interaction between patient, family and professional team can sometimes make difficult situations worse rather than better. This flow diagram attempts to clarify the process by which a professional assesses situations and suggests ways in which people can gain understanding about their difficulties. Once everyone has a greater understanding of what is or is not happening, the diagram points to ways in which professionals can use questions to help patient and family create a solution that is workable both for them and for the professionals.
Key Words: family grief professional-patient relations quality of life patient participation
Palliative Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 1,
47-58 (1993) |
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