Table 7 Second transcript about directly disclosing bad news to patients

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Medical Student

Um, actually, this piece of news might be more serious than you think.

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Patient

Oh, how serious, doctor?

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Medical Student

Um, I want to know if you would like to know about your situation?

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Patient

Yes, I want to know.

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Medical Student

Yes, but I want you to be mentally prepared for the news...