Disclosing the cancer diagnosis. Procedures that influence patient hopefulness

Disclosing a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: patient and family experiences.

BACKGROUND Informing patients and families about the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex ethical and practical issue. This qualitative study explores the psychosocial impact of disclosing a diagnosis of AD on patients and family members. METHODS This study identified 14 patients and their accompanying family members undergoing a multidisciplinary assessment for dementia at an o...

Patient pain in primary care: factors that influence physician diagnosis.

BACKGROUND The accurate recognition of patient pain is a crucial, but sometimes difficult, task in medical care. This study explored factors related to the physician's diagnosis of pain in primary care patients. METHODS New adult patients were prospectively randomized to care by primary care providers at a university medical center clinic. Study participants were interviewed prior to the init...

Disclosing error to a patient.

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Issues in disclosing a diagnosis of dementia.

As the number of older persons in the U.S. increases there is also an increase in incidence of dementia. Neuropsychologists, because of their role in the assessment of cognitive functioning, will see more aged patients and face many related ethical concerns. Ethical concerns involved in the disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia have produced considerable debate. This paper will discuss a number...