Abstract
Background: Breaking bad news encompasses conveying information that significantly impacts an individual's view of their present and future. In emergency departments (ED), medical professionals often face the challenge of delivering distressing news. This study explored patient and family preferences for receiving bad news in the ED, considering sociodemographic factors such as education and gender. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 304 patients from the ED of King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The participants were divided into four groups based on their gender and educational level. A P-value of
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