Asking For A Postmortem
Sympathy
I’m sorry to hear about the sudden death of your father and all the staff looking after him are saddened by the news
Explain the scenario
Explain that it is not absolutely certain what caused the death, give possibilities
Explain that one of the way of knowing exactly what may have caused the sudden deterioration is a postmortem
Check understanding
What do you understand regarding a postmortem ?
Intermnal examination of person just died, valuable information
Ask advance directive
Has your father ever told you regarding his objection towards postmortem ?
Benefits of postmortem
Valuable information about illness
Explain cause of death
Help Dr treat the same kind of illness
For research
Expain about postmortem
Limited vs Full postmortem
When, where and whom performing the postmortem ?
-by pathologist, in hospital mortuary
Reassurance
Reassure that the body would not be disfigured
Reassure that the funeral arrangements would not necessarily be delayed
As soon as possible
Anything suspicious, this organ will be retained to confirm diagnosis if no objection
Consent if anything retained
Results will be informed – an appointment with consultant
Concerns
Support the decision
Labels: Communication Skills
posted by Anonymous @ 4/18/2006 11:35:00 PM
6 Comments:
Well done dudes.
Am sure you guys have put in great effort.
Tradition of continuous teaching and education is to be continued.
I noticed that so far all the posts are geared towards "passing exam", which are essential for a candidate to pass PACES.
However, passing PACES does not make one automatically become a good physician.
What about some posts on current important landmark study results, so those who pass will also be a knowledgeable physicians? Besids it is also educative for physicians who are in practice.
I disagree. This blog should be kept for PACES only. Bloodoc - why don't you start a blog for landmark studies? Better to keep things separate.
Thanks.
Thanks blooddoc and vegas for your opinion :)
While passing the exam is of paramount importance before proceeding to the next level, I reckon that equipping with enough current updates is equally essential as well.
We the candidates must stike a balance in btw.
I think we'll keep this blog as for PACES, and hopefully to create another blog solely for updates on landmark trials. And I'll put a link btw them. A for Ace :D
I notice that the owner of this blog is also running a forum.
Maybe another forum for updates and landmak studies is probably better than a blog as it can be easily categorised and organised into specialties and topics, comments are also easier to follow up as they are all kept within the thread.
We can all contribute into the forum. Although I must confess probably I am out of touch with topics outside hematology, thus I need a summarized updates more than the candidates, as I am sure that they are well read.
BTW, landmark studies are not tested anymore in PACES, we did prepare it for VIVA in the old MRCP system.
cheers
Sorry typo
BTW, landmark studies are not tested anymore in PACES,
should read
BTW, landmark studies are not tested anymore in PACES??
Thx everyone for your comments and recommendations.
The purpose of this blog is to share tips to pass PACES for MRCPian i.e. the aspiring physician.
It's a good idea to set up a forum/blog to summarize the current landmark trials.
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