Communication about uncertainty and hope: A randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a communication skills training program for physicians caring for cancer patients
Human health sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Libert, Yves
Peternelj, Livia
Bragard, Isabelle ; Université de Liège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique : aspects spécifiques
Liénard, Aurore
Merckaert, Isabelle
Reynaert, Christine
Razavi, Darius
Language :
English
Title :
Communication about uncertainty and hope: A randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a communication skills training program for physicians caring for cancer patients
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