Realistic Conversations: Effective Communication for ACP/DNACPR Discussions
28 Apr 2022 10:00 - 11:15 Free
Webinar Resources
Post Evaluation
A free online webinar for NHS Western Isles staff involved in ACP/DNACPR discussions. This online session allows participants to watch a real time interactive demonstration led by EC4H tutors. Participants will have the opportunity throughout the demonstration to contribute suggestions and feedback to the tutor team via the chat box
This webinar is open to NHS Western Isles staff only
Overview
Linda Carter, 68, has metastatic lung cancer with pulmonary and bone metastases. She was admitted to the hospital two days ago with headaches and confusion. A CT head scan showed multiple brain metastases. The CNS speaks to Linda to discuss goals of care and DNACPR
Realistic Conversations: Effective Communication for ACP/DNACPR Discussions
Date: 28 Apr 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:15
Tutor team
Dr Tamasin Evans
Senior Tutor
Dr Tamasin Evans is a consultant clinical oncologist in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. She attended an EC4H senior doctors’ communication course in 2008 and has then joined the EC4H senior tutors’ group. GMC number: 4116646
Gail Allan
EC4H Lead Tutor
Gail is the Lead Nurse, Specialist Nursing in NHS Western Isles. She completed her EC4H tutor training in October 2021. Her interests are in Anticipatory Care Planning and promoting realistic conversations. NMC: 82H0689S
Donna Young
EC4H Tutor
Donna is a cancer and palliative clinical nurse specialist in the Western isles. She has been involved in promoting the importance of effective communication in advanced care planning and also the education of student nurses. More recently she completed her tutor training with EC4H in March 2022.
Dr Megan Hume
Tutor
Megan Hume is a Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine at the Borders General Hospital. She has an interest in medical education, in particular simulation teaching and human factors. She completed the EC4H Clinical Communication Tutor training in 2019