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Book Synopsis: Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial. This book defines the specific communication tasks involved in talking with patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Topics include delivering bad news, transition to palliative care, discussing goals of advance-care planning and do-not-resuscitate orders, existential and spiritual issues, family conferences, medical futility, and other conflicts at the end of life. Drs. Anthony Back, Robert Arnold, and James Tulsky bring together empirical research as well as their own experience to provide a roadmap through difficult conversations about life-threatening issues. The book offers both a theoretical framework and practical conversational tools that the practicing physician and clinician can use to improve communication skills, increase satisfaction, and protect themselves from burnout.
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Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients is a must-have resource for physicians facing the challenging task of communicating with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. This book provides invaluable insights and practical tools to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and compassion. Learn how to balance honesty with empathy and hope, delivering bad news, discussing advance-care planning, and much more.
Written by leading experts in the field, Drs. Anthony Back, Robert Arnold, and James Tulsky bring together research and real-world experience to offer a comprehensive roadmap for improving communication skills and enhancing patient satisfaction. Whether you're a practicing physician or clinician, this book will help you build the essential skills needed to support patients during their most vulnerable moments.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to have meaningful and effective conversations with seriously ill patients and their families. By mastering the art of communication, you can enhance patient outcomes, increase satisfaction, and reduce the risk of burnout. Don't miss out on this essential resource that will transform the way you approach difficult conversations in healthcare.
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