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LEAD: Communication: Optimizing Family Meetings
LEAD: Communication: Optimizing Family Meetings
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In this video, Dr. Paul Janssen discusses his approach to optimizing family meetings in a medical setting. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, including identifying key decision makers and gathering relevant documentation. During the meeting, he begins by getting to know the patient and establishing the family's current understanding of the patient's illness. He then clarifies any misunderstandings and explains the medical situation in simple terms. Dr. Janssen also discusses the importance of discussing prognosis and establishing goals of care, including code status. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of practicing and developing one's own style in conducting family meetings.
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Professional Development and Education, Patient and Family Support, 2022
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Knowledge Area
Professional Development and Education
Knowledge Area
Patient and Family Support
Knowledge Level
Foundational
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Associate
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Communication
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Leadership Empowerment and Development LEAD
Year
2022
Keywords
family meetings
preparation
patient
medical situation
goals of care
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