Comforting styles of serious illness conversations: a Swiss wide factorial survey study

Abstract Background Serious illness conversations can cause discomfort in patients, potentially impeding their understanding and decision-making. Identifying ways in which physicians can reduce this discomfort may improve care. This study investigates which physician communication styles and charact...

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Main Authors: Robert Staeck, Carsten Sauer, Steven M. Asch, Sofia C. Zambrano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04046-6
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