11 The experience of hearing life altering medical news? Perspectives from health professionals
Conclusion
This acknowledges the significance of learning from those who have lived experiences of life-altering diagnoses. This knowledge will be invaluable in supporting both the HCP in giving news and the individual receiving the news, and can help with the creation of simple guidance when having to impart life-altering medical news such as:
Establish an appropriate setting
Check the patient’s perception of the situation prompting the news regarding the illness or test results
Determine the amount of information known or how much information is desired
Know the medical facts and their implication, before initiating the conversation
Explore the emotions raised during the interview
Respond with empathy
Establish a strategy for support
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Dilley, M., Rose, A., Bindemann, N. Tags: The BNPA Members ' Platform Presentations Source Type: research
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