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<\/span>with a life-threatening or life-altering diagnosis, it places significant strain on both the patient and family. Sound communication between the family and health workers is imperative to ensure adequate trust and confidence in the health service. In South Africa, language diversity leads to many patients and families receiving counselling through an interpreter. Furthermore, paediatric patients are often excluded from counselling sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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