The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Take into considerations of following points during consultation. Mnemonic: AARRR! Mnemonic Heading Comment A Acknowledge 1. Acknowledge the problem2. Acknowledge the concerns3. Acknowledge and validate the emotions of the patient/relative A Apologize and Empathize Apologize for the…
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Clinical Skills and Approaches 
Communication Module for Obtaining Informed Consent
The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Take into considerations of following points during consultation. Mnemonic: CONSENTS Mnemonic Headings Comments C Condition & natural history Explain the clinical condition & prognosis O Options & alternatives No treatment, conservative, medical, radiological, surgicalMake patients aware…
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Communication Module for Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA)
The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Following additional points must be considered during consultation: 1. Determine decision making capacity. 2. Determine if they genuinely want to leave AMA or if it entails for something else. 3. If patient is determined to…
Clinical Skills and Approaches
Communication Skills Module for OSCE
Preparation Introduction Consultation Consolidation Conclusion The structural format can be remembered under the headings using mnemonic P I CX3.
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4 Box Model for Clinical Decision Making
Remember the 4 Cs: Clinical indication (Principle of Benevolence and Non-maleficence) Choice of patient (Principle of respect for Autonomy) Contextual features (Principle of Loyalty and Fairness) Condition (quality) of life (Principle of Benevolence, Non-maleficence and respect for Autonomy) A 5th box can be added: Catholic perspective Example: Clinical indications 18…
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Medical Poems About Doctor, Patient and Illness
This is a collection of short poems written by me at different situations and times about medical professionals, patients and illness. Delusion of Immortality In Cotard syndrome, patients often declare to be dead, but this may also be the pathology of immortality. When reason is demolished by illness, disturbing paradoxes…