Presentation
Discussing Serious Illness
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
11-1-2015
Disciplines
Abstract
Objectives:
• Physicians will be able to describe and discuss the 5 times communication about serious illness is most likely to occur.
• Physicians will be able to list the criteria required to optimize delivery and outcomes of a patient/family meeting
• Physicians will participate in a clinical role play family meeting where difficult news is shared and explained in an OSCE Format. Feedback by Peers and Preceptor will be given.
• Physicians will be able to discuss proper documentation of pt./family communication, pt. decline, and supervision provided as well as the importance of continuous communication between the resident and supervising attending.
Citation Information
Kelly A. Rabah. "Discussing Serious Illness" (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kelly_rabah/4/
Presented to first-year residents at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, November 2015 and September 2016.