In this session, speakers model strategies for approaching difficult conversations with seriously ill persons with liver disease and their family/caregivers. A case of a patient with alcohol-associated hepatitis who deteriorated during their hospitalization is presented. Modules review key phrases that can help clinicians promote illness understanding for patients and families; cultivate strong prognostic awareness; and respond to emotions effectively when communicating serious news. Participants have the opportunity to practice a core set of communication skills in small breakout sessions; these communication strategies help support care that is both high quality and patient centered when approaching the end of life.
Overview of Best Practices for Serious Illness Communication
Amar D Bansal, MD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Hepatology Associates
Trainee
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Nov
16
2024
San Diego, CA
Small Group Session
Christopher Woodrell, MD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Hepatology Associates
Trainee
2:45 PM - 2:50 PM
Nov
16
2024
San Diego, CA
Large Group Debrief
Arpan Patel, MD PhD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Hepatology Associates
Trainee
4:23 AM - 4:23 AM
Nov
16
2024
San Diego, CA
Small Group Session
Cristal Brown, MD, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Hepatology Associates
Trainee
Objectives
Review gaps in advance care planning and quality of end-of-life care for persons with liver disease and their family/caregivers
List key phrases that clinicians can use to promote illness understanding, cultivate prognostic awareness, and respond to emotions effectively during challenging conversations.