Realistic Conversations: Anticipatory Care Planning for Nurses webinar

Scenario

Susan Henry, 72-year-old lady, emergency admission with pneumonia. The ANP phones Susan’s daughter with information about Susan’s clinical situation and to discuss her care plan.

Learning outcomes

In this advanced clinical communication workshop participants will:

· Communicate sensitively and effectively with people and those close to them about serious illness, deteriorating health, goals of care and CPR.

· Talk about Anticipatory Care Planning informed by an understanding of ‘what matters’ to people and their families.

· Discuss treatment and care options and outcomes within a person-centred model of shared decision-making and Realistic Medicine.

· Respond to anger, distress, collusion and other complex emotions.

· Discuss the benefits and limitations of treatment in a balanced way.

· Address communication challenges that arise when the person has impaired decision-making capacity