Intermediate Communication Skills in PELC

Introduction

Healthcare professionals can find it challenging to answer “difficult questions” and break bad news, as they may be giving distressing information. Supporting someone in these situations can be daunting as you may also be dealing with distress, anger or guilt.

This Study Day is aimed at:

Suitable for healthcare professionals who are caring for palliative patients in any setting.

This experiential workshop will:

• Identify obstacles / pitfalls to breaking bad news

• Look at strategies for breaking bad news

• Discuss how to support individuals receiving bad news

• Discuss why some questions are ’difficult’

• Explore techniques for answering difficult questions

• Provide an opportunity to practice new skills

Price: £50.00

Fully funded places are available for CPFT staff. You will be asked for proof of eligibility so please only register for a free place if you are eligible. Limited fully funded places for students.

Location: Education Centre, Arthur Rank Hospice, Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge CB22 3FB. The Education & Conference Centre at the hospice is fully accessible.

Directions and Visitor Parking to the Education & Conference Centre

By Car: If you are using Sat Nav please use the P&R postcode CB22 3AB as some sat navs do not currently recognise the location of the new hospice. A map with directions is available at http://www.arhc.org.uk/contact-us.asp

Car Parking: Visitors to the Education & Conference Centre should park at the Babraham Road Park and Ride located next to the hospice and use the footpath to the Centre. Car parking at the Park and Ride is free for up to 18 hours. The car park at the Hospice is reserved for patients, families and Blue Badge holders only.

By Public Transport/Taxi: Cambridge Railway Station is approximately 3 miles from the Hospice. Taxis are available outside the entrance to the station or buses run from the city centre/railway station/Addenbrookes to the Babraham Park & Ride. Once at the Park & Ride, walk towards the vehicular entrance to access the pedestrian footpath to the hospice

Cycling: There are secure bicycle racks at the front of the hospice.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Education Team, Arthur Rank Hospice 01223 675801 [email protected]

What's the refund policy?

If you cancel your registration 14 days prior to the start of the study day, you will not be entitled to a refund, however you may transfer your booking to an alternative course. For non-attendees who have a fully funded ticket please note we reserve the right to charge a fee of £20.00, however extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration when applying the cancellation fee.

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Host or Publisher Education Team, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity