[Efficacy of an emotional-based psycho-educational strategy for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. An almost experimental pilot study].

The authors discuss the creation of a psycho-educational course based on emotions in a group of diabetes type 2 patients. Its effects were assessed : biologically, by measuring blood sugar levels and body weight; cognitively, by behavioral tests; psycho-emotionally, by Moreno's Social Atom test that evaluates the patient's personal life in the light of his/her pathological conditions. 12 subjects were studied (10 patients and 2 spouses).

[Breaking unexpected bad news: pilot study on communication style of physicians].

The aim of this study was to explore the physician's communication pattern when breaking a bad unexpected news. 30 videotaped consultations (VRM) were collected in which the physicians met an actress as a patient. The doctors received the x-ray report in which an apical mass was detected before (condition A) or during (condition B) the consultation.