Difficult Family Conversations
Description
Learners participate in simulated family meetings during which they delivery bad news, disclose medical errors, discuss end-of-life care or establish patient goals-of-care.
Learners
University of Rochester Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellows, Medicine-Pediatric and Pediatric residents
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills when discussing difficult information with families
- Develop strategies for communicating with families who exhibit different emotions and behaviors
- Provide support and constructive feedback to peer colleagues on their communication skills
Schedule
Please contact the Course Directors for dates.
Courses occur throughout the year.
Location
Information provided with course registration.
Course Directors