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Communication of risk: choice, consent, and trust.

Authors :
Calman, Kenneth C
Source :
Lancet. 7/13/2002, Vol. 360 Issue 9327, p166-168. 3p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses communication between physicians and patients concerning risk factors. Purposes of communication of risk, including giving patients choices; Difficulty of uncertainty; Role of the public in medical care; Importance of trust.

Subjects

Subjects :
*COMMUNICATION
*PHYSICIAN-patient relations
*DISEASE risk factors
*MEDICAL care

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
360
Issue :
9327
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6957419
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(02)09421-7
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