Neonatologist training in communication and palliative care.
Neonatologists receive highly varied and largely inadequate training to acquire and maintain communication and palliative care skills. Neonatology fellows often need to give distressing news to families and frequently face unique communication challenges. While several approaches to teaching these skills exist, practice opportunities through simulation and role play will likely provide the most effective learning.
Division of Neonatology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E, Chicago Ave, Box 36, Chicago, IL 60611-2605. Electronic address: nhenner@luriechildrens.org.
Natalia
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Henner
Division of Neonatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore, MD.
Renee D
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Boss
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education; neonatology training; palliative care