Hands-on Workshop: Patient Communication

HW PC 13 - Communicating bad news to patients and families

March 6, 09:30 - 11:00 CET

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Please note that we will be using equipment from specific vendors during the workshop sessions; however, a variety of alternative options from other vendors are also available.

This session is exclusively offered to onsite attendees and will not be broadcast live or available on demand.
15 min
Introduction and warm-up
Caterina Giannitto, Milan / Italy
10 min
Brainstorming session
Elaine C Curtis Meyer, Boston, MA / United States
10 min
Mini lecture
Giulia Lamiani, Milan / Italy
  1. To understand the role of radiologists in communicating bad news.
  2. To understand why communicating bad news is emotionally challenging for radiologists.
  3. To understand the importance of good communication for patient's outcome.
  4. To learn the SPIKES protocol to communicate bad news.
45 min
Simulation and debrief
Lisa Vampa, Milan / Italy
Nicolò Turri, Jerago con Orago / Italy
Sebastiano Pindilli, Milan / Italy
10 min
Lessons learned
Lisa Vampa, Milan / Italy
Elaine C Curtis Meyer, Boston, MA / United States
Giulia Lamiani, Milan / Italy