doi: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929380.
Delivering bad news to patients
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- DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929380
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Delivering bad news to patients
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent).
2016 Jan.
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.
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