Caring of adolescent who has a malignant brain tumor


Problem: You are part of an interdisciplinary team caring for an 18-year-old adolescent who has a malignant brain tumor. The parents have told you that they prefer not to tell their daughter about her impending death, and you have shared this with the team. Several team members are frustrated about this situation and disagree with the parents' decision. What is your MOST appropriate FIRST response? Suggest that the physician tell the adolescent, so the parents don't have to. Ask the hospital chaplain to talk with the family to offer them support. Determine the adolescent's desire for disclosure of information. Suggest that different team members care for this patient and family.

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