Conspiracy of Silence in Oncological Palliative Care: Perspectives and Strategies of the Healthcare Team

Introduction: Silence about dismal news is common in palliative care, involving patients, family and the healthcare team. This phenomenon of hiding the truth – conspiracy of silence – has negative consequences and deserves attention from professionals. Objective: This study investigates and explore...

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Published in:	Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia
Main Authors:	Ana Carolina da Silva Ferreira, Margarida Isabel Freitas Alvarenga, Maria Francisca Melo Pojal da Silva Rego
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA) 2024-04-01
Subjects:	Palliative Care/ethics Health Communication/ethics Neoplasms/epidemiology Health Personnel/ethics
Online Access:	https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/4543