The Red Book - The College of Family Physicians Canada

Specific objectivesThe resident will be able to:2.1 Describe the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual issues of dying patients and theirfamilies2.2 Demonstrate an ability to work with the patient and family to establish common, patientcentredgoals of care2.3 Demonstrate effective communications skills in dealing with terminally ill patients andtheir families, including skills in delivering bad news2.4 Demonstrate a systematic approach to working with the families of dying patients,including bereavement counseling2.5 Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to a patient and family from the time of palliativemedicine consultation for a terminal illness until a patient dies, and commitment to thefamily after a patient diesGeneral objective 3(Principle #1 – The Doctor-Patient Relationship)The resident will demonstrate awareness of his or her personal issues and concerns in the area ofdeath and dying.Specific objectivesThe resident will be able to:3.1 Describe his or her own concerns about dealing with dying patients and their families3.2 Demonstrate an awareness of how his or her own personal experiences of death and dyinghave influenced attitudes3.3 Describe strategies for managing his or her own stress in dealing with the dyingGeneral objective 4(Principle #2 – Effective Clinician)The resident will be able to demonstrate effective knowledge, skills, and attitudes in dealing withthe complex interplay of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of dying patientsand their families.56