Qualitative study reveals actionable strategies to align communication in families dealing with cancer, suggesting improved clinician training is needed.
In this qualitative study of patients with high-risk or advanced cancer, parents, and pediatric oncologists, participants identified actionable approaches to manage differing prognostic communication preferences. These findings support training and interventions that equip clinicians to engage families through flexible, family-centered dialogue that sustains therapeutic alliance throughout serious illness.
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