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Communication Skills Training in Pediatric Oncology: Moving Beyond Role Modeling.


ABSTRACT: Communication is central to pediatric oncology care. Pediatric oncologists disclose life-threatening diagnoses, explain complicated treatment options, and endeavor to give honest prognoses, to maintain hope, to describe treatment complications, and to support families in difficult circumstances ranging from loss of function and fertility to treatment-related or disease-related death. However, parents, patients, and providers report substantial communication deficits. Poor communication outcomes may stem, in part, from insufficient communication skills training, overreliance on role modeling, and failure to utilize best practices. This review summarizes evidence for existing methods to enhance communication skills and calls for revitalizing communication skills training within pediatric oncology.

SUBMITTER: Feraco AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5861499 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Communication Skills Training in Pediatric Oncology: Moving Beyond Role Modeling.

Feraco Angela M AM   Brand Sarah R SR   Mack Jennifer W JW   Kesselheim Jennifer C JC   Block Susan D SD   Wolfe Joanne J  

Pediatric blood & cancer 20160129 6


Communication is central to pediatric oncology care. Pediatric oncologists disclose life-threatening diagnoses, explain complicated treatment options, and endeavor to give honest prognoses, to maintain hope, to describe treatment complications, and to support families in difficult circumstances ranging from loss of function and fertility to treatment-related or disease-related death. However, parents, patients, and providers report substantial communication deficits. Poor communication outcomes  ...[more]

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