BACKGROUND: In many countries, physicians are reluctant to disclose unfavorable medical information to patients with advanced cancer and instead give the bad news to the family. METHODS: The authors modified standard communication workshops to help Italian senior oncologists overcome cultural, social, and attitudinal barriers to disclosure of diagnosis and prognosis. RESULTS: Fifty-seven physicians participated; 88% believed the workshops would improve their medical practice. Many pursued further training and organized communication skills programs of their own. CONCLUSIONS: Communication skills workshops can be modified to meet educational and social norms and help clinicians acquire the interpersonal skills needed for honest communication with patients.
BACKGROUND: In many countries, physicians are reluctant to disclose unfavorable medical information to patients with advanced cancer and instead give the bad news to the family. METHODS: The authors modified standard communication workshops to help Italian senior oncologists overcome cultural, social, and attitudinal barriers to disclosure of diagnosis and prognosis. RESULTS: Fifty-seven physicians participated; 88% believed the workshops would improve their medical practice. Many pursued further training and organized communication skills programs of their own. CONCLUSIONS: Communication skills workshops can be modified to meet educational and social norms and help clinicians acquire the interpersonal skills needed for honest communication with patients.
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