Communicatino Flashcards
1
Q
Setting in SPIKES
A
“Are you happy to have this conversation here or would you like to go somewhere more private”
‘would you like to have anyone else in the room during this conversation’
Set chairs correctly
2
Q
Strategy and summary of spikes
A
Specialist referral e.g. oncology
Offer ongoing assistance e.g. helpline
Offer to tell family
Consider chaplain
Check understanding
Summarise
More info e.g. patient leaflet, macmillan website
