You are part of the health care team at an oncology center. Your patient has been diagnosed with leukemia and the prognosis is poor. The patient is unaware of the prognosis. How can the bad news best be conveyed to the patient?
A) Family should be given the prognosis first.
B) The prognosis should be delivered with the patient at eye level.
C) The health care provider should deliver the news to the patient alone.
D) The appointment should be scheduled at the end of the day.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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