Showing papers by "Michael I. Bennett published in 1996"
TL;DR: It is likely that hyoscine is more efficacious in treatingtype 1 death rattle than it is in treating type 2 death r shake, and a distinction is proposed between death while due to salivary secretions and that due to bronchial secretions to explain the observed patterns of use.
79 citations
TL;DR: There is not one 'right formula' but appreciation of and responsiveness to the patient's verbal and non-verbal signals are core skills which can be developed and several key steps help make the breaking of bad news easier for doctors and patients.
Abstract: Effective doctor-patient communication is an integral part of good clinical care. Telling a patient that he/she has cancer can be a daunting task. If done with empathy and sensitivity it can create an important bond between the doctor and patient. If done brusquely and without tact it can create barriers and lasting hostility. Several key steps help make the breaking of bad news easier for doctors and patients. There is not one 'right formula' but appreciation of and responsiveness to the patient's verbal and non-verbal signals are core skills which can be developed.
49 citations
TL;DR: Three contrasting views are presented in three short papers: that a short period of oncology training should be mandatory for trainees in palliative medicine, and that many disciplines are important in pallingative medicine.
Abstract: Three contrasting views are presented in three short papers: that a short period of oncology training should be mandatory for trainees in palliative medicine; that many disciplines are important in palliative medicine and training programmes should be tailored to the needs of individuals while recognizing that there will always need to be close cooperation between oncology and palliative medicine; and that a short period of training in palliative medicine should be mandatory for those wishing to pursue a career in oncology.
6 citations