Fostering hope in the clinical setting

Bioethics Forum 15 (1):21-24 (1998)
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Abstract

Investigators agree that hope is an important coping skill for patients. Hope is stronger than optimism and influences one's physical well being. Suggestions and strategies that can be used in the clinical setting to increase hope begin with an admission of its important role.

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