Patient-Clinician Communication
American Society of Clinical OncologyPublished: March 10, 2026
- Key Points
- Patient-Clinician
- Universal Pillars of Communication in All Healthcare Conversations
- Core Communication Skills with Patients and Their Support Networks
- Telehealth Communication
- Interprofessional
- Interprofessional Communication
- Patients and Others
- Communication About Goals of Care and Prognosis
- Communication about Treatment Options
- Communication About End-of-Life
- Involvement of the Patient’s Support Network
- Addressing Barriers to Communication
- Communication about Cost of Care
- Mitigating Stigma
- Setting Boundaries
- Communication Skills Training
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