[The nurse and ethics in a diagnosis of a serious disease]

Abstract

In the context of the announcement of a diagnosis, a key element of the 2003-2007 cancer plan, nurses spend time with patients to support them and identify their needs. A nurse working in clinical haematology, discusses the specific ethical challenges facing nurses, during these diagnosis consultations and as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients along their care pathway.

Keywords: annonce; announcement; cancer; diagnosis; diagnostic; ethics; maladie grave; relation de confiance; serious disease; trust relationship; éthique.