Question

A patient who is brought to the ED dies, despite efforts of ED personnel. Act as, at least three different disciplines providing care for this patient and discuss communication with the family member of the patient. Show clear, simple, concrete communication that is delivered with compassion and empathy.

Answer 1

As a Nurse - The importance of the patients attendent is the same what we give to a patient. So, providing comfort to them is very important when there loved ones are in serious condition . We should provide them the strength to be strong enough manage the situation , communicate with them about the condition of the patient , provide empathy ,and explain the situation to them in a clear and simple language understood by them .

As a physician - Physician has the main role in providing the real situation to the patient's attendents by communicating with them the situation in a clear and empathetic way . He or she should provide them information regarding the status of patient what measures /interventions were done and how the patient is responding to it . Presentation of the real scenario based upon the disease condition, what efforts were made to revive the client and was it successfull or not .

As a respiratory therapist - provide information regarding the situation of the patient, what interventions are being planned and done . Providing empathy to the relatives and communicating with them about the patient's condition based upon reports