Through misplaced words and actions, health professionals can unwittingly inflict pain at
such a vulnerable time—not only onto patients, but also onto friends and families, ultimately …

Maintaining hope: communication in palliative care Page 56 5.1 Introduction From “What’s
Left”, by Kerry Hardie’ I know more or less How to live my life now. But I want to know how to …

Background Respect for patient autonomy has become the guiding biomedical ethical tenet
in the West; yet, moral values are contextual and culturally relevant. In the collectivist society …

One of the core values in terminal care the respect of patient'autonomy'. This essay begins
with a discussion of medical ethics principles and the Natural Death Act in Taiwan and then …

Objective. Different social norms influence the type and amount of information transmitted to
palliative care patients. In Italy disclosure rate is low and medical decisions are often …

Successful formulation and implementation of end-of-life care requires ongoing
communication with the patient. When patients, for reasons of general medical or psychiatric …

Good communication is at the core of palliative care, providing a medium for clinicians to
express their concern and respect for patients that honors the mission of medicine. The …

Perhaps one of the main ethical dilemmas physicians face in cancer medicine is the
question of truthfulness with terminally ill cancer patients. Reluctance to share the truth with …

Introduction Emotional disclosure (ED) is a term used to describe the therapeutic expression
of emotion. ED underlies a variety of therapies aimed at improving well-being for various …

Good communication is a fundamental skill for all palliative care clinicians. Patients present
with varied desires, beliefs, and cultural practices, and navigating these issues presents …