Bereavement Part 2: Breaking bad news
Kendrick, K.D.
Professional Nurse 14(2): 135-8; Quiz 133-4
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 9873351 Document Number: 486502
Breaking bad news, whether telling a patient about a poor prognosis or informing relatives of the sudden death of a loved one, is one of the most daunting tasks facing nurses. It requires a sensitive approach, based on individuals' right to know the truth.
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