| Difference between nurses' and physicians' approach to denial in oncology. | |
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PMID: 1473086 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A psychiatrist and a psychiatric nurse interviewed 33 physicians and 94 nurses at a cancer center about their experience working with oncology patients, including their usual approach to "denial" seen in these patients. Most respondents viewed denial as a useful, nearly universal defense mechanism, potentially capable of interfering with treatment. Physicians described a pattern in which their patients were presented with the facts one time during diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan, after which denial was allowed and new facts not offered unless the denial was viewed as interfering with the medical intervention. Nurses more often referred to denial as a phase, stressing the importance of honesty in dealing with patients who are prone to deny. They experienced discomfort when patients who were suffering adverse effects of treatment seemed to need greater honesty from their physicians. Discussion of these differences includes the effect of the contexts in which nurses and physicians encounter denial as well as their complementary roles in patient care, and the differential goals and values of the two professions. |
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Authors:
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D M Ross; J R Peteet; C Medeiros; K Walsh-Burke; P Rieker |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cancer nursing Volume: 15 ISSN: 0162-220X ISO Abbreviation: Cancer Nurs Publication Date: 1992 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-02-01 Completed Date: 1993-02-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805358 Medline TA: Cancer Nurs Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 422-8 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115. |
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Adult Attitude of Health Personnel* Boston Cancer Care Facilities Denial (Psychology)* Female Humans Male Medical Oncology / methods* Neoplasms / psychology* Oncologic Nursing / methods* Questionnaires |
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