Breaking Bad News Flashcards
1
Q
Steps
A
Getting started Find out how much the patient knows Find out how much the patient WANTs to know Sharing the information Respond to patients feelings Planning and follow through
2
Q
Getting Started
A
Physical context
Where?
Who should be there?
Starting off
3
Q
Find out how much the patient knows
A
Focused history
ICE
4
Q
Sharing the information
A
Start from patients starting point
Warning shot
Chunk and check
5
Q
Respond to patients feelings
A
Identify and acknowledge the patient’s reaction
Answer their questions
6
Q
Planning and follow through
A
Organizing and planning
suggest support groups
