Training in sensitive and skilful communication

Anglia Ruskin Campus, Cambridge

Discussing prognosis, disease progression & ceilings of care is a challenging task which has become an integral part of many health professionals’ role. This new two-day experiential course has been developed by subject experts to help clinicians with these essential conversation & aims to help them to:

•  identify patients at risk of dying in the next 12 months
•  initiate conversations with these patients about their condition and options, and about their values, goals and priorities
•  enable patients’ preferences to be heard, respected and recorded

Who is the course aimed at?

All senior Healthcare staff that regularly conduct goals of care conversations across the range of healthcare settings (secondary & primary care). We particularly encourage staff working in acute and hospital care to apply.

What does the course involve?:

The course involves 2 full days of training in groups of 8-10 healthcare professionals
The skills for conducting this type of conversation are explored & practiced by participants through role­play with the simulated patient
Each group is lead by a highly skilled facilitator & simulated patient

What is the cost?

£450 per participant

How do I book a place?

Please email alison@each.international

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