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Giving True Information To Cancer Patient
Deniz YAMAÇ*, Birsen CEYHUN**
* Yrd.Doç.Dr., Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Medikal Onkoloji BD, ANKARA** Prof.Dr., Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Psikiyatri AD, KIRIKKALE
Cancer influences the life of individual and threatens his existence. Cancer patients have to challenge the idea of death and therefore become aware of the dangers represented by disease. This involves a necessary process of adaptation to new conditions of life, assuming the reality of a body attacked by disease. This situation effects both the patient and his relations. Communication with doctor is the cornerstone in coping with this crisis. This article mentions the establishment of the relation between patient and doctor, beginning from telling diagnosis, as well as the different aspects of the relation as the illness progresses. Besides, importance of telling the truth to the patient at every stage of the disease is emphasized.Keywords: Neoplasms/psychology, Physician-patient relations,
Communication, InformingTurkiye Klinikleri J Med Ethics 1999, 7:34-40
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