End-of-life communication training Book Section
| Authors: | Levin, T.; Weiner, J. S. |
| Editors: | Kissane, D. W.; Bultz, B. D.; Butow, P. M.; Finlay, I. G. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | End-of-life communication training |
| Abstract: | Experience alone is not enough to ensure optimal doctor-patient communication at the end of life - formal communication skills training (CST) is necessary to produce improved outcomes. This chapter outlines the goals and strategies for end-of-life CST, emphasising common decisionmaking dilemmas, such as withdrawal of life-extending treatment and donot- resuscitate directives. Common pitfalls seen in training are identified. The goal of end-of-life communication training is discussed, along with smoother implementation of palliative care, patient-centred communication in cancer care, and specific strategies for end-of-life communication such as gathering specific information about wishes and thoughts regarding death and dying. |
| Keywords: | palliative care; death; communication skills training; dying; end of life; decision-making; cancer care; patient-centred communication; do-not-resuscitate directives; life-extending treatment |
| Book Title: | Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-923836-1 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2010-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 215 |
| End Page: | 227 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199238361.003.0019 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book chapter 19 -- Handb. of Commun. in Oncol. and Palliat. Care -- 9780191730290 (ISBN); 9780199238361 (ISBN) -- Export Date: 2 January 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
