2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session III

AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session III

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During the video, several speakers discuss the importance of communication and empathy in dealing with patients and their families. They stress the need to never anger or upset a mother, as lawsuits often stem from perceived mistreatment. One speaker from China discusses the unsafe environment for doctors in the country due to difficult patients and implications. The emotional toll of being sued is compared to a death or divorce, and strategies for coping with the process are shared. The importance of informed consent and the balance between honesty and not unnecessarily scaring families are also discussed. The speakers emphasize the need for honesty and communication in admitting mistakes to patients and their families, even though it may conflict with legal advice.

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AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session III

Keywords

communication

empathy

lawsuits

informed consent

admitting mistakes