Breaking Bad News with Compassion
Interactive AI role-play for delivering difficult medical news. Practice with patients reacting with shock, denial, and anger.
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Course Curriculum
4 Lessons
The Unexpected Finding
A routine screening reveals something serious. Practice the SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news.
The Chronic Diagnosis
Tell a young patient they have a lifelong condition. Practice pacing information and supporting emotional processing.
The Family Meeting
Deliver prognosis to a room full of scared relatives. Practice managing multiple emotional reactions simultaneously.
The End-of-Life Conversation
Goals of care when curative treatment has failed. No coaching — validate your compassionate communication.
This course includes:
- 24/7 AI Instructor Support
- Live Lab Environments
- 4 Hands-on Lessons
- 3 Months Access
- Completion Badge
- Certificate of Completion
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