Entrega de malas noticias en la práctica clínica
Abstract
Breaking bad news is a complex task that requires multiple communication
skills from health professionals. Clinical practice demands to communicate all
type of bad news, from a diagnosis of cancer to adverse effects of a treatment.
On the other hand, since the beginning of the health reform in 2003, the need
to improve the quality of services was proposed, among which the concern about
the rights and duties of patients stands out. Therefore, the health care providerpatient
relationship becomes again the subject of discussion and study, and a
topic of great importance for clinical work. We revise the consequences of breaking
bad news for the patient and for the health care provider, as well as the current
protocols available for this purpose. The importance of developing communication
skills both for future health professionals as for those who currently work
in the area is emphasized.
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URI: https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/137958
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Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 1306-1315
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