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Connecting with patients in End of Life Communications
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2:58Now PlayingThis video critically examines the assumption that clear and open communication is always best in end-of-life care. It highlights how individual preferences, uncertainty, and cultural differences can make fully explicit communication inappropriate or distressing, and proposes a more person-centred approach focused on assessing preferences, attending to cues, and allowing time to build trust and understanding.
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