This interactive session provides clinicians a unique opportunity to both learn and practice evidence-based skills for handling tough conversations they may experience with patients and families. Presenters first review evidence-based approaches for common communication challenges (eg, delivering serious news, handling uncertainty, responding to emotions), discuss key phrases, and model ideal and less-than-ideal encounters. Participants then break into small groups to practice core serious illness communication skills using standardized patient encounters and receive in-the-moment feedback from experts. Presenters lead a group reflection to conclude the session.
Overview of Best Practices for Serious Illness Communication
Amar D Bansal, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
ALD
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
DEI
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Hepatitis
Hepatology Associates
Liver Cancer
MASLD
Pediatrics
Trainee
Transplant
3:55 PM - 4:05 PM
Nov
08
2025
Washington, D.C.
Live Demonstration of Best Practices for Serious Illness Communication
Christopher Woodrell, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
ALD
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
DEI
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Hepatitis
Hepatology Associates
Liver Cancer
MASLD
Pediatrics
Trainee
Transplant
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM
Nov
08
2025
Washington, D.C.
Large Group Reflection
Cristal Brown, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
ALD
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
DEI
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Hepatitis
Hepatology Associates
Liver Cancer
MASLD
Pediatrics
Trainee
Transplant
8:48 PM - 8:48 PM
Nov
08
2025
Washington, D.C.
Small Group Practice -- All Presenters
Seren M Gedallovich, MD, Presenter
Claudio Tombazzi Jr, MD, Presenter
Peter Salam Beah, MD, Presenter
Acute Liver Failure
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
ALD
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
DEI
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Hepatitis
Hepatology Associates
Liver Cancer
MASLD
Pediatrics
Trainee
Transplant
Objectives
List key phrases clinicians can use to help with delivering prognosis information, managing uncertainty, and responding to emotions during challenging conversations.
Discuss evidence-based approaches for dealing with communication challenges commonly encountered in clinical practice.