Learning modules
Activity 8: Raising concerns
Michelle is receiving her palliative chemotherapy in the day chemotherapy unit. Dawn Matthews, the cancer nurse co-ordinator, visits the unit to see how Michelle and Pete are going. Michelle and Pete raise concerns about telling their children that Michelle’s condition is deteriorating. Dawn works through these concerns with them and suggests strategies to help them address these concerns.
Thinking points
Activity 8: Raising concerns
Thinking points
Activity 8: Raising concerns
- What do you think would be the main concerns that Michelle and Pete have about discussing Michelle’s prognosis with them?
- What specific suggestions did Dawn provide to assist Michelle and Pete?
- What specific communication strategies did Dawn use to provide this advice?
- What additional strategies could Dawn use to improve this interaction?
