Orvil is a 71-year-old prostate cancer survivor. He regularly had preventive exams, digital tests, and blood tests to screen for prostate cancer since age 50, and about ten years ago, tests revealed that his prostate was enlarged. Initially, the doctors…
Breaking bad news to patients
Breaking bad news is always a complex and sensitive task that requires practice and a considerate, tactful approach. In addition to the verbal component of providing medical information, it also requires other skills such as responding to patients' emotional reactions, involving…