Some parents are unhappy with the way news is broken to them. This article seeks to educate and inform the reflective practitioner on a series of communication strategies to enhance their skills. This is important because the way news is disclosed can affect the way news is accepted and the level of support the family will require. The importance of clarity, honesty and empathy is emphasised.
Nursing Children and Young People. 25, 8, 28-33. doi: 10.7748/ncyp2013.10.25.8.28.e365
Correspondencedoreen.crawford@rcnpublishing.co.uk
Conflict of interestNone declared
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to open peer review
Received: 17 February 2013
Accepted: 28 June 2013
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