TEALE FENNING Medical Education    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  mrcog courses for doctors How to tell a patient about a fetal condition          TEALE FENNING Forum Index -> MRCOG Part 2: Objective Structured Clinical Examination - the OSCE View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Nick Raine-Fenning Course Director Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 1852 Location: Nottingham Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:09 pm    Post subject: How to tell a patient about a fetal condition Having spent the weekend doing the OSCE Theory Course with you all I decided to have a look for some resources that may help you explain a fetal condition to an expectant parent(s). Here is my general advice on what you should cover. I refer to 'condition A' where this could represent any ultrasound finding or even syndrome. What is 'condition A'? Outline the condition Describe how the condition may vary if this applies What causes 'condition A'? Tell them what we think may be the cause - often we do not know Explain if it relates to something that happends during early pregancy - often this is not the case Are there any associated abnormalities - structural or chromosomal Treatment options Discuss the treatment options Discuss any alternative treatments if there are any Discuss the risks associated with these options What is the outlook for children with 'condition A'? Discuss the general prognosis and the potential extremes Say that this is hard to predict - often impossible Can 'condition A' recur? Discuss recurrence rates and any preventative measures or methods for early detection Offer support This should be both personal from you and your team and also by informing the couple about appropriate support groups _________________ "Teale Fenning Medical Education" delivering evidence-based, exam-orientated learning since 1997 Back to top chandra Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:36 pm    Post subject: Dear sir, Thank u for the excellent format - that can be used for most - especially under exam stress _________________ chandra Back to top Nick Raine-Fenning Course Director Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 1852 Location: Nottingham Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:05 pm    Post subject: Glad you like it Don't forget to apologise (a lot) Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         TEALE FENNING Forum Index -> MRCOG Part 2: Objective Structured Clinical Examination - the OSCE All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Announcements----------------Forum AnnouncementsExam InformationCourse Announcements Examinations----------------MRCOG Part 1: EMCQsMRCOG Part 2: MCQ & Past Paper questionsMRCOG Part 2: EMQs - Extended Matching QuestionsMRCOG Part 2: Short Answer EssaysMRCOG Part 2: Objective Structured Clinical Examination - the OSCEDRCOG: the Diploma ExaminationMFFP: Membership of the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care of the RCOGPLAB: The Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board test General Discussion----------------Open ForumRCOG News & UpdatesThe Study Buddy SchemeKey Facts in O&GGuidelines & ProtocolsRecommended ReadingUseful WebsitesThe Market PlaceHow things work in the UKHow do you say that? Teale Fenning Courses----------------Our UK CoursesOur Overseas CoursesOur Correspondence CourseCourse AdministrationCourse FeedbackAccommodationOther Courses Training & Career Development----------------Basic Speciality Training in O&GSubspeciality Training & Special Skills ModulesAcademic TrainingResearch & AuditThe Curriculum Vitae or CVInterview SkillsMedical EducationPublication & Presentation SkillsTraining Courses, Conferences, & MeetingsThe Job MarketClinical Attachments  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group