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Towards Cultural Competency in End-of-Life Communication Training.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22162603     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
To meet the needs of a more diverse population, a culturally sensitive approach to end-of-life communication is critical. This paper describes a unique communication workshop that introduces future physicians to the delivery of culturally responsive care for patients in palliative and end-of-life treatment. The workshop is embedded within the required fourth year medical student rotation in Geriatrics and Palliative Care. Using case-vignettes, role playing, and small group discussions, content areas include: breaking bad news, discussing advanced directives, and decisions regarding withdrawal or withholding of treatment. Post workshop student evaluations reveal an overwhelmingly favorable response to the curriculum, with high scores for overall quality of the workshop, practical value, and appropriateness for level of training. This workshop meets the goal for all graduating medical students to engage in culturally competent palliative and end of life patient care.
Authors:
Karen T Lubimir; Aida B Wen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hawaii medical journal     Volume:  70     ISSN:  0017-8594     ISO Abbreviation:  Hawaii Med J     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2984209R     Medline TA:  Hawaii Med J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  239-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The John A. Hartford Center of Excellence in Geriatrics, Department of Geriatric Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI.
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