Delivering bad news to patients.

Delivering bad news to patients.
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2016 Jan;29(1):101-2
Authors: Monden KR, Gentry L, Cox TR
Abstract
When physicians lack proper training, breaking bad news can lead to negative consequences for patients, families, and physicians. A questionnaire was used to determine whether a didactic program on delivering bad news was needed at our institution. Results revealed that 91% of respondents perceived delivering bad news as a very important skill, but only 40% felt they had the training to effectively deliver such news. We provide a brief review of different approaches to delivering bad news and advocate for training physicians in a comprehensive, structured model.
PMID: 26722188 [PubMed]

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Monden KR, Gentry L, Cox TR Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research