Communicating Bad News
Unless patients understand the nature of their illnesses and conditions, they cannot make informed decisions. Using a model developed by the Education for Physicians and End-of-life Care program, this session explains a simple six-step approach for physicians and other caregivers to create the setting and context for this necessary dialogue.
Objectives
- Identify the importance and challenge of sharing bad news with patients and families.
- Describe an effective six-step approach to communicating bad news.
- Apply the principles of the six-step approach to an actual case scenario.
For Your Information
1 Hour CE for SW, PT, Nursing Home Administrator, RT, OT, Speech/Language/Audiology. Taught by our colleagues at Rainbow Hospice. For more information on other Rainbow Hospice offerings, visit their website at www.rainbowhospice.org
Registration
Pre-registration is required. Download a registration form (
PDF, 24 KB); mail form and fee to Resurrection Health Care, 7435 W. Talcott, Suite 251, Chicago, IL 60631.
| Cost of Program | |
| Resurrection Health Care Employees | No charge |
| Non-Employees | $20 per hour |
