Difficult Conversations Archives - Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice

6 Tips for Preparing to Disclose a Medical Error

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

Why Prepare? Speaking with patients or their families after a medical error or an adverse medical event is one of the most difficult conversations a clinician can have. Rather than taking a deep breath and … Read more

PERCS Rounds: A Clinical Ethicist’s Reflections from the “One-Room Schoolhouse”

December 20, 2017March 21, 2017

How does one learn the art of navigating difficult clinical encounters with compassion and skill? Thankfully, IPEP has developed an innovative approach to teaching this art, sometimes referred to as the “one-room schoolhouse” which creates a … Read more