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Teaching communication skills in oncology is critically important to improve patient care; satisfaction, perceptions of care, and adherence to treatment all are impacted positively by good communication. Physicians benefit by a reduction of their own stress experienced in difficult interactions and in breaking bad news. Institutions will benefit from the reduction in malpractice risks. See also pages 887–97.
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