Improving cancer care through good communication
Effective and open communication is linked with stress reduction, improved pain control, greater understanding of and adherence to treatment, speedier recovery, and better quality of life.
But, the nature of physician-patient relationships means that they are often tied together by difficult news, especially for people living with cancer.
For both the physician and the patient, their interactions regularly involve making complex decisions while dealing with the distress caused by cancer diagnosis and treatment.