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Oncologists appear to communicate differently with breast cancer
patients depending on women's age, race, education, and income
Oncologists tend to communicate differently with women newly
diagnosed with breast cancer, depending on the women's age,
race, education, and income, concludes a new study. Researchers
audiotaped initial consultations between 58 oncologists at 14
practices with 405 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
They also conducted interviews with patients and physicians
immediately before and after consultations. Despite the
inherently emotional nature