| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5956000 | Chest | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients commonly assume that a pulmonary nodule means cancer. What providers tell (or do not tell) patients about their cancer risk and the evaluation plan can strongly influence patients' perceptions of the nodule and related distress. We describe simple communication strategies that may help patients to come to terms with an indeterminate pulmonary nodule.
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Authors
Renda Soylemez MD, MPH, Michael K. MD, FCCP, Steven MD, Lisa M. MD, Jack A. PhD,