Didactics-Breaking Bad News_Michael Pearl

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In this video, Dr. Michael Pearl, a gynecologic oncologist and palliative care specialist, discusses the importance and challenges of breaking bad news to patients. He highlights the need for effective communication skills and empathetic delivery when delivering difficult information. Dr. Pearl provides several models for breaking bad news, including the SPIKES, ABCDE, and BREAKS approaches. He emphasizes the importance of active listening, setting up a supportive environment, and assessing the patient's understanding and perception before delivering the news. Dr. Pearl also discusses the significance of cultural considerations and the impact of breaking bad news on patients, their families, and healthcare providers. He cautions against common mistakes, such as using medical jargon, stalling, and not allowing for patient reactions and questions. Dr. Pearl encourages healthcare providers to be confident, empathetic, and to practice saying goodbye to patients when appropriate. He emphasizes the emotional toll of breaking bad news and the importance of self-reflection and self-care for healthcare providers. Overall, Dr. Pearl stresses the value of honesty, empathy, and effective communication in delivering bad news to patients.

Keywords

breaking bad news

communication skills

empathetic delivery

SPIKES approach

ABCDE approach

BREAKS approach

cultural considerations

patient reactions

self-care for healthcare providers