Indigenous perspectives on breaking bad news: ethical considerations for healthcare providers
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چکیده
Most healthcare providers (HCPs) work from ethical principles based on a Western model of practice that may not adhere to the cultural values intrinsic Indigenous peoples. Breaking bad news (BBN) is an important topic concern in health research. While much has been documented BBN globally, implications receiving news, patient perspective particular, area requires further inquiry. This article discusses experiences M?ori (Indigenous peoples New Zealand) lung cancer patients and their families, order investigate news. Data collection occurred through 23 semistructured interviews nine focus groups with families four districts Midland Region Zealand: Waikato, Bay Plenty, Lakes Tair?whiti. The findings this study were categorised into two key themes: communication context. Avenues for best include understanding centrality HCP–patient relationship family ties journey, providing full range viable treatment options including hope, clear advice guidance when situation calls it. Overall, hold culturally safe humanistic care patients.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Ethics
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0306-6800', '1473-4257']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/medethics-2020-106916