When Words Make a Difference in Palliative Care

Nyatanga, Brian

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Nyatanga, Brian (2019) When Words Make a Difference in Palliative Care. British Journal of Community Nursing, 24 (7). p. 347. ISSN Print: 1462-4753 Online: 2052-2215

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Abstract:

In the article, the author discusses the importance and effect/s of the words "empathy," "pity" and "sympathy" in the communication of health professionals (HCP) with patients in palliative care. Other topics include how HCPs develop emotional connection with their patients, such non-verbal empathy like posture mirroring, listening, and silence, as well as how an empathic approach improves a patient's quality of life and dignity in death.

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Staff and students at the University of Worcester can access the full-text of the online published article via the UW online library search. External users should check availability with their local library or Interlibrary Requests Service.

Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords:

communication, empathy, hospice and palliative nursing, professional-patient relations

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College of Health, Life and Environmental Sciences > School of Nursing and Midwifery

Academic Schools:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

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Depositing User:

Brian Nyatanga

Date Deposited:

21 Aug 2019 09:38

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