Breaking bad news: A communication competency for ophthalmology training programs.

ABSTRACT: As the ophthalmology accreditation system undergoes major changes, training programs must evaluate residents in the 6 core competencies, including appropriately communicating bad news. Although the literature is replete with recommendations for breaking bad news across various non-ophthalmology specialties, no formal training programs exist for ophthalmology. There are many valuable lessons to be learned from our colleagues regarding this important skill. We examine the historic basis for breaking bad news, explore current recommendations among other specialties, and then evaluate a pilot study in breaking bad news for ophthalmology residents. The results of this study are limited by a small number of residents at a single academic center. Future studies from multiple training programs sho

SUBMITTER: Hilkert SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5086298 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov - Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature