Delivering Bad News - Mohr Flashcards
1
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ABCDE mnemonic
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Advanced preparation Build therapeutic relationship Communicate well Deal with patient and fam rxns Encourage and validate emotions
2
Q
when family says don’t tell
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legal obligation to receive informed consent from patient
clinicians mst provide as much information as patient desires**
3
Q
communicate well
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avoid jargon
promote dialogue
4
Q
denying defeat
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postpone discussion until absolutely sure
continue running test
this is a barrier when communicating bad news
