Communication with Patient and Family in ICU

Vikas Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-9929-0_40

Communication with Patient and Family in ICU

Vikas Kumar

Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

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Abstract

Breaking cancer news to the patients and family members is always challenging for all involved and good communication skills is critically important. The challenges continue after sharing the news and ethical dilemma while caring for these patients in intensive care units is not uncommon. We need to provide realistic hope to the patients and family and at the same time address the psychological aspects of cancer. Advance care planning helps patients to be prepared for unforeseen situations, end-of-life care and prevents anxiety and depression. When the patient is not able to make decisions because of critical illness, surrogate decision-making should be considered. This chapter will review the process from cancer diagnosis to decision-making in critically ill patients.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Onco-critical Care
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-based Approach
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	507-513
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811699290
ISBN (Print)	9789811699283
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9929-0_40
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Advance care planning
Communication
Medical ethics
Surrogate decision making

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine
General Nursing

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