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The study aims to understand how healthcare professionals perceive and navigate honesty in emotionally charged conversations.

July 31, 2026European Journal of Social Psychology

Honesty in Difficult Conversations: Insights From Healthcare Professionals

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Authors

AMAnna Louise MalfilâtreUniversity of Copenhagen RMRachele MazziniUniversity of Copenhagen LLLau LilleholtUniversity of Copenhagen

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Qualitative analysis explores how healthcare professionals navigate honesty during emotionally complex discussions, indicating critical communication challenges.

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The study aims to understand how healthcare professionals perceive and navigate honesty in emotionally charged conversations.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 Danish healthcare professionals (8 doctors, 8 nurses).
Utilized reflexive thematic analysis to identify themes and subthemes related to difficult conversations.
Analyzed accounts of engaging with patients and relatives in complex emotional situations.
Identified two overarching themes related to communicative decisions and the professional role in difficult conversations.
Highlighting the balance between preserving hope and fostering preparedness in patient interactions.
Emphasized the professional role as providing legitimacy and emotional support when addressing challenging topics.

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Malfilâtre et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6c46f4747664a1aa73bdf4 https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.70096

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Implication

Qualitative analysis explores how healthcare professionals navigate honesty during emotionally complex discussions, indicating critical communication challenges.