When the News Isn’t Good

Synopsis

Demonstrates good practice in the breaking of bad news, and offers insights into problems commonly seen in such situations. Centred around three dramatic scenarios that show typical situations where health staff must break bad news. Each case is dealt with appropriately, and the different factors involved in the process are explained. Emphasises the value of a clearly agreed team approach and discusses more general communication issues.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 60 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1993 sale: £60.00 (inclusive) VHS

Documentation

Accompanying 24-page booklet by Liz Hopper.

Uses

Medical and nursing staff in hospital and community. Ministers of religion, social workers, police, and all those involved in the immediate and longer term care and support of people who are grieving.

Subjects

Medical sciences; Psychology

Keywords

breaking bad news; communication skills; counselling

Credits

Director

Tony Jaques

Producer

David Cleverly; Liz Hopper

Distributor

Name

St George’s Media Services

Contact

David Cleverly

Email

d.cleverly@sgul.ac.uk

Web

http://www.sgul.ac.uk/services/productions-available External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8725 2701

Fax

020 8725 0075

Address

Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RE

Notes

A range of programmes produced by St George’s Media Services for use in patient education or medical training, including a continuing series on clinical skills. Sale on DVD.