LINK: https://bswhealth.webex.com/bswhealth/j.php?MTID=m831b99e891e5c52e631d85f1e109fa7e

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: (1) Define bad news as it relates to medical professionals, (2) Answer the question; why is delivering bad news so difficult for physicians, medical providers, and residents, (3) Analyze a BUMC research study on how well-prepared clinicians at BUMC are to deliver bad news to patients and family members, and (4) Apply the ABCDE Model and Protocol on how to professionally deliver bad news.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Thomas Cox, PsyD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: Rita Hamilton, DO and Amy Wilson, MD, have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics Credit:  Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit

For information, please contact Taylor Anne Shafer at [email protected]