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Communication in palliative care
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Abstract
In the context of palliative care, special importance is gained by the basic social behaviours, such as the ability to conduct a conversation. Communicativeness is a skill that is not only acquired through experience, but also through professional training. The interest of the interdisciplinary team requires improvement of the qualifications of its members in this respect. Only through full cooperation with the patient and the family, which will take into account the emotions and needs, can one negotiate common goals concerning care. Interdisciplinary team members should ensure proper communication in order to ensure the provision of optimal support to the patient and the family.
Abstract
In the context of palliative care, special importance is gained by the basic social behaviours, such as the ability to conduct a conversation. Communicativeness is a skill that is not only acquired through experience, but also through professional training. The interest of the interdisciplinary team requires improvement of the qualifications of its members in this respect. Only through full cooperation with the patient and the family, which will take into account the emotions and needs, can one negotiate common goals concerning care. Interdisciplinary team members should ensure proper communication in order to ensure the provision of optimal support to the patient and the family.
Keywords
communication; interdisciplinary team; truth telling
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Communication in palliative care
Journal
Advances in Palliative Medicine
Issue
Pages
147-152
Published online
2010-02-01
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Advances in Palliative Medicine 2009;8(4):147-152.
Keywords
communication
interdisciplinary team
truth telling
Authors
Justyna Kleja
Iwona Filipczak-Bryniarska
Jerzy Wordliczek