Abstract We describe a protocol for disclosing unfavorable information—“breaking bad news”—to cancer patients about their illness. Straightforward and practical, the protocol meets the requirements defined by published research on this topic. The protocol (SPIKES) consists of six steps. The goal is to enable the clinician to fulfill the four most ... Read More »
There’s a whole lot riding on the next phone out of OnePlus, even co-founder Carl Pei knows that. The OnePlus 3 will feature a new design and, as we’re finding out now, probably some fairly impressive specs inside, though they don’t nudge the bar much higher over theOnePlus 2. The ... Read More »
Late last year, Microsoft was downloading Windows 10 into upgrade-eligible Windows PCs, regardless of whether users opted-in to the free upgrade or not. A few months later, Microsoft began listing the update on Windows Update as “Recommended”instead of “Optional.” While many of you have already upgraded to Windows 10, some of you ... Read More »
Apple has announced the latest addition to the iPad line-up. The new iPad comes as a surprise to many as it isn’t the new iPad Air 3 we were expecting. Instead, Apple has added a 9.7in iPad Pro to the mix, with improved specs, design tweaks and more. The unveiling ... Read More »
Maria is sitting on a black plastic chair in a community centre on a cold Tuesday afternoon waiting for her number to be called. She is number 34. When it’s her turn, Maria is called forward to pick up a brown paper bag filled with essentials including pasta, eggs and ... Read More »
Erica Baker likes poker. So did many of the engineers she spent 10 years working with at Google, in the California headquarters of one of the world’s most valuable technology companies. When she was eventually invited to a poker night with other engineers, the group of white, male colleagues fell ... Read More »
It’s Good Friday and that means we need some sweet deals to go with today’s sunshine. Cue Ebuyer with the Honor 5X, which is available today for just £149.99. It’s a solid smartphone for the price and is well worth checking out if you’re seeking a new handset. To remind ... Read More »
Sprint has announced a new 30-day satisfaction guarantee. The company is so sure you’ll love the U.S. carrier’s network that it will refund you the cost of the smartphone (once returned) and service if you’re not completely satisfied. Available for a limited time only, this guarantee can be applied to ... Read More »
Keeping up with the news used to be pretty simple. You picked up your preferred tabloid or broadsheet newspaper on the way to work, or tuned into a scheduled news bulletin on the radio or your TV. The internet has transformed the way in which news is created and distributed ... Read More »
The final major auto show of the season is here, bringing an end to what kicked off in Los Angeles, continued in Detroit, Chicago, traversed the Atlantic to Geneva and ending in New York. There’s a variety of debuts this week from both ends of the cost spectrum, like the ... Read More »
