Objectives: The purpose of this phenomenological Qualitative Study is to gain an in depth understand- ing of the nature and meaning of the experiences of physicians in relation to truth disclosure and ethics of veracity when diagnosing cancer. Methods: A qualita- tive phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews was conducted at Sultan Qaboos university hospital (SQUH), l to explore the Omani Physicians’ lived experiences with truth disclosure in patients who were diagnosed with cancer. The target popula- tion for this study is Omani physicians working in SQUH. The total of four participants was involved in this study. Results: Three essential themes were gen- erated through the analysis of the participants’ de- scriptions of their perceptions and lived experiences as the following with their subthemes: the first theme is the clinical aspect of the experiences with three sub- themes: 1) The ethical aspect and the physician’s at- titude; 2) The strategy of breaking bad news; 3) Training and breaking bad news. The second theme is Cultural diversity with three subthemes: 1) Relatives preference; 2) The patient education; 3) The hospital setting. The third theme is the emotional aspect of the experiences with five subthemes: 1) Emotional sad- ness; 2) Personal grief; 3) Other emotions; 4) The positive emotions; 5) Control of the emotions. Con- clusion: This study recommends: to build up appro- priate measures and guidelines on the subject of truth telling and medical ethics, and to provide more training for the health care providers in the context of breaking bad news. In addition to add to the curricu- lum of medical colleges the basic ethical principles relevant to medical practice. Finally, to establish me- dical social work departments in SQUH, and other healthcare institutions in Oman.
Objectives: The purpose of this phenomenological Qualitative Study is to gain an in depth understand- ing of the nature and meaning of the experiences of physicians in relation to truth disclosure and ethics of veracity when diagnosing cancer. Methods: A qualita- tive phenomenological study using se...
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