Difficult communication with patients


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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 University

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S. A Bakunts

Stavropol State Medical University

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