NephroTalk: Evaluation of a Palliative Care Communication Curriculum for Nephrology Fellows

Nephrologists care for a medically complex population that faces difficult decisions around treatment options and end of life care. Yet communication training within nephrology fellowship is rare. Prior work suggests that communication training in nephrology can improve perceived preparedness to engage in difficult conversations, however it is unclear if this training results in improved clinical skills.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research