This course is available to all clinicians but is particularly suitable for BST/RTP/HST Trainees. It consists of a four - hour workshop session on breaking bad news to patients, their families and/or significant others. 
 
At the end of this course participants will have enhanced communication skills in discussing bad news or difficult circumstances with patients.

Course Content will include the following:

• Death and dying in Ireland
• Bad news, what does it mean?
• Breaking bad news: the quality of communication
• The impact of communication
• Active listening
• Guidelines for breaking bad news
• Breaking bad news practice
• Difficult questions and difficult reactions

Event Dates

Event Date 9th December morning session
18th January    afternoon session
8th February    afternoon session
14th February   morning session

Registration information:

No registration fee but places are limited therefore early booking is essential.
Please click here for registration form

Continuous Professional Development
This course is accredited for 4 CPD credits.

Venue: 
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare St. Dublin 2

Contact Details

The Education & Professional Development Department
Phone: +353 1 863 9700
Fax: +353 1 672 4707
Email: courses@rcpi.ie