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The significance of the doctor-patient relationship in coping with cancer

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  • Molleman, Eric
  • Krabbendam, Pieter J.
  • Annyas, Albertus A.
  • Koops, Heimen Schraffordt
  • Sleijfer, Dirk Th.
  • Vermey, Albert

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The uncertainty and anxiety experienced by cancer patients and their ways of coping with uncertainty and anxiety were studied on the basis of a questionnaire completed by 418 patients. The study shows that 28.2% of the patients had a low and 33.5% had a high uncertainty score, while 50% had a low and 9% had a high anxiety score. Four ways of coping with uncertainty and anxiety can be distinguished, of which the use of self-instruction means was most common. Expert help proved to be important for reduction of uncertainty. For reduction of anxiety the support of the home environment and of fellow-patients was also of importance. The implications of these findings for the doctor's performance and for the care of cancer patients are discussed.

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  • Molleman, Eric & Krabbendam, Pieter J. & Annyas, Albertus A. & Koops, Heimen Schraffordt & Sleijfer, Dirk Th. & Vermey, Albert, 1984. "The significance of the doctor-patient relationship in coping with cancer," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 18(6), pages 475-480, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:18:y:1984:i:6:p:475-480
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    1. Beach, Wayne A. & Easter, David W. & Good, Jeffrey S. & Pigeron, Elisa, 2005. "Disclosing and responding to cancer "fears" during oncology interviews," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 60(4), pages 893-910, February.
    2. Madden, Sue & Sim, Julius, 2006. "Creating meaning in fibromyalgia syndrome," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 63(11), pages 2962-2973, December.

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