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Guideline 12: Family carers displaying anger

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Build a partnership with the family carer and offer relevant and practical support

  • Whatever the cause of initial displays of anger or aggression, you may be able to build a partnership moving forward to improve outcomes for the patient and carer. 19,65
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“[Family carer]- thank you for your honesty. You are a really important part of our team in managing this cancer, and I’m glad we can work together in supporting [patient]”.

  • Sometimes practical support (such as providing a phone number for easier access to the treating clinician) may be helpful.

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Guideline 12

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