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Constructions of Decision Making for Risk-Reducing Mastectomy.

Qualitative health research - 1 Aug 2018

Graham Ruth, Owens Marilyn, Priest Helena, Hutton Stephanie

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This research article explores constructions of the decision-making process for risk-reducing mastectomy and considers the consequent role and responsibility of clinical psychologists. Using a Foucauldian discourse analysis approach, three online newspaper articles, five online forums, and four semi-structured interviews were analyzed. Seven discursive constructions are identified and discussed within three...

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PMID: 30016926
DOI: 10.1177/1049732318785372

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