BREAKING DIFFICULT NEWS Flashcards
1
Q
What is difficult news?
A
any news that drastically and negatively alters the patients or their relatives view of their future
2
Q
what may clinicians worry about when going to break difficult news?
A
uncertainty of reaction, fear of destroying hopes, not feeling prepared to manage emotions, embarrassment at having previously been too optimistic
3
Q
what are some distancing strategies people use when breaking bad news?
A
avoidance normalisation premature reassurance false reassurance, switching jollying along
4
Q
what does SPIKES stand for?
A
Setting up Perception Invitation Knowledges Emotions Strategy
