title: Difficult questions in difficult situations.
abstract: This column discusses effective ways to handle difficult questions posed by participants or students.
authors.affiliation: Kowalski & Associates, Larkspur, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: Karren
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kowalski
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000378:Agonistic Behavior; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D011361:Professional Competence; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*