Station Type: Breaking Bad News Total Time: 5 minutes You are a medical student in the oncology department. You need to deliver bad news to a patient who recently underwent investigations for persistent abdominal pain and weight loss. The test results confirm a diagnosis of advanced gastric cancer. Candidate Tasks: Deliver the diagnosis to the patient in a clear, empathetic and structured manner Use effectiva communication skills to support the patient s emotional response Answer any initial concens or questions Outline the rext steps in a simple way without overw nelming the patient (You don't need to discuss specific treatment in details)
Create a communication guide document for breaking bad news in oncology