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Table 8 Transcript about addressing patients’ familial requirements

From: A study of Chinese medical students’ communication pattern in delivering bad news: an ethnographic discourse analysis approach

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Patient

Um, most importantly, I hope these treatments won’t affect my daily routine. I have to take care of my daughter and family. I hope it won’t take up too much of my time.

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Medical Student

Because, um, it is possible for some of the treatment plans to take place in the hospital (overnight). But there are a lot of plans that can be done during daytime in the hospital. That means you come in during the day and we will give you some treatment. Then you can go back home and take care of your children. So, we will try our best to cope with the needs of you and your family so you can spend more time with them.

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Patient

Um, good, good.