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Communicating with terminal cancer patients.
Patient Counselling and Health Education
|December 13, 1979
Summary
Improving doctor-patient communication for terminally ill cancer patients is crucial. This study presents a cost-effective model for training healthcare professionals in end-of-life communication skills with minimal staff involvement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Effective communication between doctors and terminally ill cancer patients is a significant challenge in healthcare.
- Existing communication training programs are often resource-intensive and costly.
- There is a need for accessible and efficient training methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel, low-resource model for training healthcare professionals in communicating with terminally ill cancer patients.
- To address the identified gap in effective and affordable end-of-life communication training.
Main Methods:
- Development of a communication training model requiring minimal staff involvement.
- Focus on practical application and efficient delivery of training content.
Main Results:
- The proposed model offers a feasible approach to enhancing communication skills.
- Demonstrates potential for cost-effectiveness in medical education.
Conclusions:
- The described model provides a practical solution for improving doctor-patient communication in terminal cancer care.
- Highlights the importance of accessible training for sensitive medical interactions.