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OVERALL COMPLETION
Guideline 4: Engage in careful communication of information when family are involved
Short film: Sensitive information
ACTIVITY 1: What would you do next?
Short film: Sensitive information (cont.)
Short film: Family requests for information
ACTIVITY 2: What would you do next?
Short film: Family requests for information (cont.)
Guideline 4: Guiding Principles
4.1. When interacting with family, comply with laws and professional guidelines
4.2 Ascertain and adhere to patient preferences for sharing information with the family
4.3. Attempt to meet family carers’ information needs where possible
4.4 Create opportunities to speak with patients privately to discuss any sensitive issues
Reflection
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Select what you think are the top 5 information needs of family carers
Finding out about how to reduce stress in the person with cancer’s life
Accessing information about alternative therapies
Accessing information about the person with cancer’s prognosis, or likely outcome
Accessing information on what the person with cancer’s physical needs are likely to be
Learning about the impact that caring has on working life or usual activities
Accessing information relevant to their needs as a carers/partners
Accessing information about the benefits and side effects of treatments
Accessing information about the services within the hospital
Finding out about financial support and government benefits
Learning more about cancer screening
