Invitation and Knowledge
STEP 3 : Obtaining the patient's INVITATION
Find out if the patient wants to receive their results today and how much information the patient wants to know.
STEP 4: Giving KNOWLEDGE and Information to patient
- Use a warning shot to indicate the bad news.
- Allow a large pause if necessary, so the patient is able to digest what you have told them.
Transcript
Doctor: Do you have anything to ask me?
Patient: No doctor. I just want to know the result of my biopsy.
Doctor: I'm sorry but the result shows that you have cancer.
Patient: Owh, are you sure doctor?