Practical plans for difficult conversations in medicine : strategies that work in breaking bad news

Buckman, R.

Practical plans for difficult conversations in medicine : strategies that work in breaking bad news Robert Buckman. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010. - xiii, 143 p. : ill. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Some "can't go wrong" tips -- Breaking bad news : the SPIKES protocol -- Disclosing error : the CONES protocol -- Managing conflict and escalation : the HARD protocol -- Giving information effectively : the SAFER protocol -- Requesting autopsy or organ donation -- Conclusion : putting it all together and making a difference in communication.

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General Medicine, Health Professions
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician's Role--psychology

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