• Acta oncologica · Jan 2000

    Psychosocial aspects in palliative care--communicating with the patient and family.

    • J Hockley.
    • St Columba's Hospice, Edinburgh, UK.
    • Acta Oncol. 2000 Jan 1;39(8):905-10.

    AbstractThe dynamics surrounding the patient and family facing a death as the 'unit of care' is discussed. Aspects of communication, openness within the family, especially concerning children and teenagers, and factors that enable a family to function under the stress of a loved one's terminal illness are explored. The use of a genogram in palliative care to help to piece together the family dynamics and available support is fundamental to the care for the whole family.

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