Discussing Serious Illness

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Abstract

Objectives:

• Physicians will be able to describe and discuss the 5 times communication about serious illness is most likely to occur.

• Physicians will be able to list the criteria required to optimize delivery and outcomes of a patient/family meeting

• Physicians will participate in a clinical role play family meeting where difficult news is shared and explained in an OSCE Format. Feedback by Peers and Preceptor will be given.

• Physicians will be able to discuss proper documentation of pt./family communication, pt. decline, and supervision provided as well as the importance of continuous communication between the resident and supervising attending.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Nov 1 2015

Disciplines

  • Medical Education
  • Medicine and Health Sciences

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