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Handling difficult news
This video is an introduction to handling difficult news in paediatrics from Dr Richard Hain. Filmed in 2020 it is based on the teaching delivered in workshops across Wales in 2018 and 2019.
PPT slides from a similar lecture can be found below.
6 point tool kit & Observation sheet
This sheet can be dowloaded and used in comms skills roleplays or when watching videos. It is based on the cardiff 6 point toolkit and encourages participants to relect on how these tools are used.
Observation sheet
Information about the cardiff 6 point toolkit.
Scenarios for communication skills
Within this file are communication scenarios that were used during workshops. They can be used with actors or by students roleplaying the part of parents. They can be adapted to suit the clinical role of the student.
Handling difficult news in paediatrics
This powerpoint from Dr Richard Hain was used in the 2018 workshops and is a brief review of what we may be trying to achieve.
Relevant papers and guidance.
Breaking bad news: supporting parents when they are told of their child’s diagnosis
RCN guidance for nurses, midwives and health visitors