Massachusetts Medical Society: Communicating Difficult News Exam Question 2

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Communicating Difficult News Exam Question 2

May 16, 2014

 

Question:

 

When reacting to a patient’s feelings about difficult news, a physician should:

 

 

 

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Do more talking and less listening.
 

 

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Encourage the patient to remain quiet.
 

 

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Listen quietly and attentively.
 

 

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React with anger if the patient becomes angry.
 

 

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