Give the patient knowledge about the procedure going to be
done.
Give a open as well as non judgemental environment. Listen to
them.
Encourage them to express their feelings of anger/sadness etc
without inhibition
Beware of depression, ask patient how they feel.
Reduce the feeling of isolation by frequent visiting,
frequently contacting them by phone etc.. Arrange a health care
provider to help them when needed
Be honest about the prognosis of disease
Identify positive aspects like remission, slow progression of
disease etc.