Difficult communication with patients
- Authors: Amlaev K.R1, Bakunts S.A1
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Affiliations:
- Stavropol State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 32, No 12 (2021)
- Pages: 11-17
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0236-3054/article/view/114519
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29296/25877305-2021-12-02
- ID: 114519
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Abstract
The article is devoted to topical issues of communication between a doctor and a patient in difficult situations. Special attention is paid to communication with cancer patients. Recommendations for informing the patient about the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease are presented. The tactics of the doctor when conducting conversations with patients, regarding their sexual problems, as well as communication with LGBT patients are described.
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K. R Amlaev
Stavropol State Medical UniversityProfessor
S. A Bakunts
Stavropol State Medical University
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