A Compassionate Approach to Breaking Bad News in Healthcare
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A guide for healthcare professionals to effectively deliver bad news using the Spikes and EVE protocols with empathy and clarity.
Ann Augustin
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Confidentiality and Legalities: How to Handle Parental Inquiries About Teenage Contraception
Balancing confidentiality and legality when a parent inquires about a teen's contraception: How to approach with care and professionalism.
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Ann Augustin
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Responsible Antibiotic Use: A Guide for Travelers Requesting Medication for Overseas Trips
Learn how to responsibly handle patient requests for antibiotics before overseas travel, focusing on assessment, education, and proper use.
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Ann Augustin
- Aug 13
- 1 min
Why Postural Hypotension Can Develop After Years on Stable Antihypertensive Medication
Discover why postural hypotension can develop even after years on stable antihypertensive medication. The potential causes and solutions.
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Ann Augustin
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Summary of Feedback for Scenario: Angry Patient Consultation
Recognize and address angry patient concerns, gather detailed info on infection, validate emotions, explain, apologize, offer PALS.
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examiner mla
- Jun 21
- 2 min
General Feedback on Smoking Cessation Counselling
Effective smoking cessation counseling involves brief, relevant history taking, addressing misconceptions, tailored strategies, and empathy.
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examiner mla
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Breaking Bad News with compassion: Father with ICH
Learn how to deliver terminal news with empathy using the SPIKES protocol.
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examiner mla
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Feedback Summary: Breaking Bad News and Dementia with Weight Loss
Examiner delves into the intricacies of effectively delivering bad news through minimizing data gathering and understanding patient concerns
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examiner mla
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Breaking Bad News Station: SPIKES Approach and Key Considerations
Delivering a terminal diagnosis is one of the most challenging tasks a doctor faces. Learn how to tackle that in your PLAB 2 exam
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examiner mla
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Handling Angry Patients (Telephone consultation)
Mastering communication with angry patients is crucial for passing PLAB 2, and this detailed case breakdown is your roadmap to success.
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examiner mla
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Approaching a Back Pain scenario
Effective back pain management involves empathy, detailed data gathering, and holistic care. Focus on patient concerns.
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examiner mla
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Scenarios with Depression causing weightloss: Examiner top tips
Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.
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