Communication: breaking the news Page 38 Chapter 3 Communication: breaking the news
Richard Sloan and Gian Domenico Borasio Summary Telling a patient that they have an …

Purpose of Review Physician communication skills are a critical part of care for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients and caregivers. They shape the development of autonomy …

Abstract Introduction/Aims Health communication is central to effective, supportive
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) clinical care. Guidance for ALS communication is limited …

Background: Communication about end of life, including advance care planning, life-
sustaining therapies, palliative care, and end-of-life options, is critical for the clinical …

The pre and post diagnostic phases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) care are
inherently uncertain for patients and caregivers. The emotional character of ALS related …

An emotional disclosure intervention, which involved either writing or speaking about a
traumatic event, was tested in a population of 48 patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) leads to death on average 2–4 years after the onset of
symptoms. Although many people with the disease decide in favour of life-sustaining …

The use of advance directives (ADs) is increasing in many parts of the world, allowing the
wishes of patients to be clear even when they are not able to express them due to the …

Background Breaking bad news should be fine-tuned to the individual patient, contain
intelligible information, include emotional support and offer a tailor-made treatment plan. To …

Background To complement the clinical and therapeutic knowledge about the symptoms,
prognosis, and social implications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), health research …