The communication of neurological bad news to parents

被引:25
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作者
Jan, MMS [1 ]
Girvin, JP [1 ]
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[1] King Faisal Specialist Hosp & Res Ctr, Dept Neurosci, Jeddah 21499, Saudi Arabia
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10.1017/S0317167100001773
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Communicating disappointing or unexpected neurological news to parents is often both difficult and emotionally unwelcome. At the same time. it is important that transfer of such information is done well and. indeed, if done well, can be a very rewarding experience. Limited references are available for physicians regarding the proper communication of neurological bad news to parents. This paper attempts to provide general guidelines regarding this process. The review is based oil the available medical literature, detailed discussions with many senior physicians from different medical systems and the authors' personal experience. The manner in which neurological bad news is conveyed to parents can significantly influence their emotions, their beliefs and their attitudes towards the child, the medical staff, and the future. This review of the literature. combined with clinical experience, attests to the fact that most families describe emotional shock, upset, and subsequent depression after the breaking of news of a bad neurological disorder. However, the majority find the attitude of the news giver, combined with the clarity of the message and the news giver's knowledge to answer questions as the most important aspects of giving bad news.
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