There Has Often Been a Lack of Communication Between the Physician

question 68

Multiple Choice

There has often been a lack of communication between the physician and the older person at the end of life. All but which of the following make this communication challenging?

• A) the difficulty of definitive diagnoses and prognosis
• B) a desire to maintain the hopes of the older person
• C) professional discomfort in discussing death
• D) maintaining a balance between honesty and compassion
• E) the older person and the family does not usually want to hear the truth

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