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Communicating Bad News

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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

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