• Bulletin du cancer · Feb 2003

    [Conspiracy of silence in oncology: a situation not to be overlooked].

    • M Reich and L Mekaoui.
    • Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue F. Combemale, BP 307, 59020, Lille cedex. m-reich@o-lambret.fr
    • Bull Cancer. 2003 Feb 1;90(2):181-4.

    AbstractDisclosure of a cancer diagnosis and, more often that of a poor prognosis facilitates the creation of a conspiracy of silence, also called a collusive situation. It is often imposed by the patient's relatives. While the initial purpose is to protect a loved one from bad news, these situations are observed in the end to create psychological suffering for all of the protagonists: patient, family, care providers. In order to resolve conflicts and improve the lived experience of difficult moments, it is preferable to break into the collusion by initiating a dialogue. A clinical vignette illustrates an approach to take in everyday practice.

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