In this short post, we discuss the importance of being honest with someone when telling them they have cancer. We suggest avoiding euphemistic language, as this can have a negative impact on patients
Patients have told us they are confused by the term self-management and what it means for them and their healthcare? Are they to be abandoned and left to their own devices?
Preparing for difficult conversations with others is key. SPIKES is a helpful strategy to help healthcare professionals have difficult conversations and is outlined in this blog.
