Elfiky had Dr. Selvaggi to assistance with the discussion of the disease to Norma. Sometimes doctors avoid having meaningful discussions of patient’s diagnosis with a terminal illness and with their families. Failing to communicate effectively can lead unnecessary tests rather than focusing on comfort and support for the patient. It is a good plan for healthcare professionals to collaborate with other professionals that specialized in terminal ill patients. Dr. Selvaggi was also helpful in explaining why it was important to give the patient a timeline so that she could attempt to be prepare. One of the bad aspects of communication in the video was Dr. Elfiky waiting two week prior to patient death to explain the seriousness of her condition. My experience as a hospice nurse is that the majority of patients wish to know the full truth about their condition. I believe patients are more emotional prepare when they are told up front about their
Elfiky had Dr. Selvaggi to assistance with the discussion of the disease to Norma. Sometimes doctors avoid having meaningful discussions of patient’s diagnosis with a terminal illness and with their families. Failing to communicate effectively can lead unnecessary tests rather than focusing on comfort and support for the patient. It is a good plan for healthcare professionals to collaborate with other professionals that specialized in terminal ill patients. Dr. Selvaggi was also helpful in explaining why it was important to give the patient a timeline so that she could attempt to be prepare. One of the bad aspects of communication in the video was Dr. Elfiky waiting two week prior to patient death to explain the seriousness of her condition. My experience as a hospice nurse is that the majority of patients wish to know the full truth about their condition. I believe patients are more emotional prepare when they are told up front about their