Finding wise hope beyond a cure
Finding wise hope beyond a cure Catherine Shteynberg calls for health professionals to use clear language when delivering a diagnosis of incurable cancer Catherine ShteynbergDelivering the devastating news of an incurable cancer diagnosis is one of the most important tasks oncologists face.Yet many cancer patients, as I've learnt through experience, support groups, and recent studies, don't always fully understand what their diagnosis means.
Authors
- Catherine Shteynberg
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r810
- Primary Topic
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00