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Oncology nurses and prognosis-related communication

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By: Margaret Valenti, DNP, RN, AHN-BC, MEDSURG-BC

Nurses’ knowledge and communication skills enhance informed decision-making for patients with cancer. Discussions with patients and families about a cancer diagnosis or recurrence typically involves prognosis, including estimates of the likelihood of a cure and survival.

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