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Further reading

  • Back AL, Arnold RM, Baile WF, Tulskey JA, Fryer-Edwards K. Approaching difficult communication tasks in oncology. CA A Cancer Journal for clinicians 2005;55:164-177
  • Baille W, Buckman R, Lenzi R, Glober G, Beale E, Kudelka AP. SPIKES- A six-step protocol for delivering bad news: Application to the patient with cancer. The Oncologist 2000;5:302-311
  • Bennett M, Alison D. Discussing the diagnosis and prognosis with cancer patients. Postgraduate Medical Journal 1996;72:25-29
  • Butow PN, Maclean M, Dunn SM, Tattersall MHN et al.  The dynamics of change: cancer patients’ preferences for information, involvement and support.  Annals of Oncology 1997;8:857-863.
  • Butow PN, Dowsett S, Hagerty RG, Tattersall MH. Communicating prognosis to patients with metastatic disease: what do they really want to know? Supportive Care Cancer 1992:10(2):161-168
  • Devine E, and Westlake S.  The effects of psychoeducational care provided to adults with cancer: meta-analysis of 116 studies.  Oncology Nursing Forum, 1995;22(9):1369-1381.
  • Dowsett SM, Saul JL, Butow PN et al.  Communication styles in the cancer consultation: preferences for a patient-centred approach.  Psycho-oncology 2000;9:147-156.
  • Johnston M & Voegele C. Benefits of psychological preparation for surgery: A meta-analysis. Annals of Behavioural Medicine 1993; 15: 245-256.
  • Hagerty RG, Butow PN, Ellis PA et al. Cancer patient preferences for communication of prognosis in the metastatic setting. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2004;22(9):1721-1730.
  • Hathaway D. Effect of preoperative instruction on postoperative outcomes: a meta-analysis. Nursing Research 1986; 35: 269-275.
  • Levinson W, Roter D, Mullooly JP. Physician-patient communication: the relationship with malpractice claims among primary care physicians and surgeons.  Journal of American Medical Association 1997;277:553-559.
  • Maguire P, Faulkner A, Booth K, Elliott C, Hillier V. Helping cancer patients disclose their concerns. European Journal of Cancer 1996; 32A(1):78-81.
  • Maguire P, Faulkner A. How to do it: Communicate with cancer patient: Handling bad news and difficult questions. British Medical Journal 1988;297:907-909.
  • McArdle JMC, George WD, McArdle CS, et al.  Psychological support for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: a randomised study.  British Medical Journal 1996;312(7034):813-81
  • National Breast Cancer Centre and National Cancer Control Initiative. Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer. 2003. Sydney, National Breast Cancer Centre.
  • Roberts CS, Cox CE, Reintgen DS, et al.  Influence of physician communication on newly diagnosed breast patients’ psychological adjustment and decision making.  Cancer 1994;74(1):336-341.
  • Sardell AN, Trierweiler SJ. Disclosing the cancer diagnosis: Procedures that influence hopefulness. Cancer 1993;72:3355-3365.

 

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