Managing the unmanageable: A qualitative study exploring sonographer experiences of and training in unexpected and difficult news delivery

Ultrasound is used to diagnose pregnancy complications such as miscarriage and fetal health conditions. Within the UK, findings identified during ultrasound examination are delivered by sonographers as standard. However, little is known about the experiences of sonographers when delivering unexpected news (DUN), the impact this has on them, or their preferences for training on news delivery.

Source: Radiography - October 17, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: N.K. Hardicre, J. Arezina, A. McGuinness, J. Johnson Source Type: research