Prognostic Disclosure and its Influence on Cancer Patients

Background: Prognostic disclosure is a show of respect for patient autonomy. Only patients who are aware of their prognosis can participate in discussions about their medical condition and make decisions that meet their individual preferences. Despite the abundant literature on this topic, no system...

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Main Authors: Chen-Hsiu Chen, Siew-Tzuh Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Cancer Research and Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2311300616300325