The Art of Tough Conversations: Communicating With Patients and Families During Serious Illness

SUMMARY:
Nurses routinely encounter difficult conversations with patients and families involving serious illness, prognosis, goals of care, and emotionally charged decisions. This podcast explores communication as a clinical competency and examines practical strategies for responding with honesty, empathy, active listening, and patient-centered communication. Participants will learn approaches for navigating uncertainty, managing challenging reactions, engaging the interprofessional team, and strengthening confidence in difficult conversations.

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