Breaking bad news: during the holiday season

BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2023 Dec;13(4):442-444. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2022-003558. Epub 2022 Feb 17.

Abstract

Breaking bad news can be a difficult process. This can further be complicated when such news needs to be delivered around the holiday season. Here, we discuss such a case, and provide recommendations on breaking bad news around the holiday season.

Keywords: clinical decisions; communication; end of life care; prognosis.

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Holidays*
  • Humans
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Seasons
  • Truth Disclosure*