Breaking bad news - an interdisciplinary curricular teaching-concept.

摘要: Background: The concerns of patients suffering from life-threatening disease and end-of-life care aspects have gained increasing attention in public perception. focus on palliative medicine questions can be considered to paradigmatic for this development. Palliative became a compulsory subject the undergraduate curriculum Germany implemented until 2013. preexisting conditions qualifications at medical faculties vary, though. We describe conceptual process, didactic background, first experiences with new interdisciplinary course “Delivering bad news” as part curriculum. Methods: Since autumn 2009, has been taught University Medical Center Gottingen, consisting two double lessons final year education. Considering curriculum-based learning goals is impart knowledge, attitudes communication skills relating “bad news”. Results: Although seminar requires adequate staff time-consuming, students accepted it gave high marks evaluations. In particular, teachers’ performance commitment was evaluated positively. Discussion Conclusions: course. Didactic structure, theoretical contents, role-plays usage media (film, novel) are well- suited communicate topics such Additional evaluations necessary. According progressive nature learning, might worthwhile repeat communication- centered several times during studies.