Course: Breaking Bad News
Breaking bad news in the context of healthcare describes situations where a clinician is sharing any information with a patient that will negatively affect their future.
This might be an unexpected finding on an MRI scan that suggests an undiagnosed cancer or the need for an operation or perhaps a diagnosis of a chronic long-term illness like Fibromyalgia.
During this half day workshop, we will explore a tried and tested framework to help structure your approach to sharing challenging news that is safe, supported and provides the best experience for you and your patient.
Course duration:
Half-day
Course aims:
- Explore the context of breaking bad news, our own experiences and identify the common challenges we face and mistakes we can make.
- We will explore the evidence base and a structured approach (the SPIKES approach) to breaking bad news
- Get the chance to practice the approach in small groups and refine our clinical skills
Learning structure
This will be an interactive teaching approach making use of short presentations and working in groups of three to practice the skills to enhance learning alongside plenty of opportunity for discussion. Delegates will be encouraged to share their own experiences and reflect on their practice.
Delegates will be issued a pdf copy of the slide set with reference materials and a template to record reflections.
“Breaking bad news training with Dr Giles Hazan (was) a fantastic session involving role play and clear and easily replicable structure. We will definitely put to immediate use”
Camden iMSK Service
Interested in this course? Get in touch!
If you’re considering making the worthwhile investment in your clinical team then do get in touch via email at: enquiries@drgileshazan.com or by using the contact form (right).
Courses can be delivered either in person or online and delegates are provided with comprehensive reference materials to support their further learning as well as the courses being mapped to the advanced practice and first contact pathways to practice.
” The course covered a broad spectrum of blood tests and it was presented well against case studies, which added clinical context and relevant to the sorts of patient I see in MSK Interface services. Giles was really easy to listen to and I loved his down to earth approach and humour. ”