samira keinan

about 7 years ago

I personally use the ABCDE: A, advance preparation; B, build a therapeutic environment/relationship; C, communicate well; D; deal with patient and family reactions; E;encourage and validate emotions Other things you will consider when delivering bad news include the physical and social setting and the message :Specifically, the location should be quiet, comfortable, and private.

Best to come right out with it don’t beat around the bush patients deserve honesty but do it with empathy, always