Oncology

Question 1

When breaking bad news the SPIKES framework is useful, what does SPIKES stand for?

Answer 1

S = setting

P = patients perception

I = invitation to continue with explanation

K= knowledge in small chunks

E= empathy for the shock or other emotions

S= strategy for what you and the patient are going to do

Question 2

If a patient has been told they have a shadow on their lung and directly ask you if it is cancer, what should you say?

Answer 2

If asked directly you must confirm that cancer is a possibility.

But you must await cell type and treatment plan before spelling out the diagnosis.

Question 3

If a patient has been told they have a shadow on their lung and directly ask you if it is cancer, what should you say?

Answer 3

If asked directly you must confirm that cancer is a possibility.

But you must await cell type and treatment plan before spelling out the diagnosis.