Scenarios

1. 1

   Serious news: first update after stroke deterioration

   Check privacy, understanding, and readiness, explain the serious update in plain language, respond to emotion, and agree on a supported next step.

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2. 2

   Serious news: worsening stroke with interruptions

   Check privacy and readiness, explain a serious clinical change, respond calmly to interruptions and emotions, and confirm understanding, support, and follow-up.

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3. 3

   Complication disclosure: bowel injury during surgery

   Explain the surgical complication and current status plainly, acknowledge distress, apologize, and outline monitoring, uncertainty, and a concrete follow-up plan.

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4. 4

   Error disclosure: missed wrist fracture

   Explain the missed diagnosis, take responsibility and apologize, respond to the patient’s concerns, and confirm prompt treatment and investigation follow-up.

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