Breaking Bad News

Description

1 Day - 8 CPD Hours

Breaking bad news is never easy but it forms a part of many health care professionals roles.

The way bad news is given can have a huge impact on the receiver and they rarely forget a detail. It can be so difficult that the easiest approach is to avoid it and that can often make the situation worse.

This workshop is designed to give those who have to give bad news and broach difficult conversations increased confidence. Participants will leave the workshop with the tools and techniques to prepare for a difficult conversation and ensure that they are supporting patients and relatives through a stressful time in their lives.

The scenarios may vary, new diagnosis, deterioration in condition or life changing events, this workshop is designed to help you think about and prepare for different situations.