SCCM Resource Library-How to Conduct Family Meetings When the Patient Is Dying

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The speaker discusses the challenges of conducting family meetings in the intensive care unit (ICU) when a patient is dying. They highlight the emotionally charged environment and the bioethical dilemmas that arise. The speaker emphasizes the importance of good communication, including shared decision-making and delivering bad news. They discuss the power of words and framing in influencing decision-making and highlight the need for positive framing. The speaker also explores the ethical environment in medicine, focusing on the balance between patient autonomy and professional integrity. They suggest ways to build trust, such as active listening and acknowledging errors. The importance of situational awareness and understanding the perspectives of both patients and families is highlighted. The speaker emphasizes the need for empathy, connection, and maintaining hope in family meetings. They provide various communication tools and techniques, including acronyms like BRAVE, SPIKES, and NURSE. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of practicing communication skills and providing recommendations based on a combination of medical data, expertise, and patient values. Overall, the goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment during family meetings in the ICU.

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Patient and Family Support, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Dealing With Death in the ICU (SessionID 1201846)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Ethics and End of Life

Year 2023

Keywords

family meetings

intensive care unit

communication

bioethical dilemmas

patient autonomy

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