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Breaking bad news - a flow diagram

Ann Faulkner

Trent Palliative Care Centre, Sykes House, Sheffield

Peter Maguire

CRC Psychological Medicine Group, Stanley House, Manchester

Claud Regnard

St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle upon Tyne

Breaking bad news is neither an easy nor a popular task. Properly handled, however. it can be given in a positive way that the individual can both accept and understand. There may be a range of emotions and concerns following the telling of bad news. These need to be explored and worked through with each individual. This flow diagram describes the steps in this important process.

Key Words: communication • counselling • psychological interview • truth disclosure

Palliative Medicine, Vol. 8, No. 2, 145-151 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/026921639400800208
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