The physician as communicator
- 6 August 1982
- journal article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 248 (5) , 587-589
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.248.5.587
Abstract
In this 1982 commencement address at the George Washington University Medical Center, Cousins discusses the importance of careful and compassionate communication by the physician in disclosing serious illness to a patient. Effective communication can reduce psychological stress and contribute to successful treatment.Keywords
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