Anest. intenziv. Med. 2000;11(6):279-282
The Principles of Communication between an Anaesthesiologist and Patient with RelativesArticles
- Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace, 3. LF UK Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. Jan Pachl, CSc.
The paper based on both literature and personal experience presents basic communication skills every anaesthesiologist should be capable of inroutine practice. Preanaesthetic visits are of special importance. There are described psychological techniques for preoperative preparation of bothadult and pediatric patient prior to anaesthesia, as well as the communication skills concerning telling bad news.
Keywords: medical ethics; anaesthesiology
Published: December 1, 2000 Show citation