The experiences of health professionals, patients, and families with truth disclosure when breaking bad news in palliative care: A qualitative meta-synthesis.

Elizabeth M Miller Joanne E Porter Michael S Barbagallo

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2022)

The conceptual model demonstrates a unique way to look at communication dynamics around truth disclosure and avoidance when breaking bad news. Informed decision-making requires an understanding of the whole truth, and therefore truth disclosure is an essential part of breaking bad news.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
decision making
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
mental health
prognostic factors
advanced cancer
patient reported outcomes