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Citation
Gibb L (2014) Procedure. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 11 (3), pp. 279-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-014-9540-5
Abstract
This piece examines the diagnostic procedures for breast cancer from the patient¡¯s point of view, trying to establish the importance of communication and reassurance, while showing how the absence of these can lead to greater distress than necessitated.
Keywords
Breast Cancer; Patient ethics; Diagnostic process; Fear; Communication; Misunderstanding; Mammogram; Biopsy
Journal
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry: Volume 11, Issue 3
Status | Published |
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Funders | University of Hertfordshire |
Publication date | 30/09/2014 |
Publication date online | 22/06/2014 |
Date accepted by journal | 08/05/2014 |
Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
ISSN | 1176-7529 |
eISSN | 1872-4353 |
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Assoc Prof in Creative Writing&Linguist., English Studies