Communicating bad news of COVID-19: An empirical study of patients' preferences in India.
Health Mark Q
; 38(2-3): 205-221, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1470045
ABSTRACT
The study aims to assess patients' preferences regarding physicians communicating bad news of COVID-19. Based on the data collected from 74 patients with COVID-19 in India, this study assesses "how" patients want bad news to be delivered. Key aspects of the physician-patient interaction were identified from the literature. Regression tests proved that three main constructs contribute significantly toward patient outcomes. Content of the message and facilitation were most crucial, however too much emotional support was not desirable by patients. Also, the patient's gender and educational background should be considered before breaking bad news . Thus, to increase patient compliance full disclosure and patient-centered methods of communication can be used.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Neoplasms
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Health Mark Q
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
07359683.2021.1987017
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