Tough Conversations: Development of a Curriculum for Medical Students to Lead Family Meetings

201614 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yuya Hagiwara · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Jeanette Ross · South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Shuko Lee · South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Sandra Sanchez‐Reilly · South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Abstract

Conducting a FM is an advanced skill. This study shows that it is possible to train fourth year students to lead FMs and identify their strengths, needs using a FM OSCE.

Topics & Keywords

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Empathy and Medical Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Volume 34, Issue 10, pp. 907-911

DOI: 10.1177/1049909116669783

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