Breaking a bad news is an unfortunate but important duty. Informing the family members about the sudden death of their loved one is a highly stressful experience for the treating doctors. In fact, it is the most difficult task that needs special skill on the part of the physicians. Breaking bad news is a complex skill in addition to the verbal component, it also necessitates the ability to recognize and respond to the patient's emotions and to deal with the stress that the bad news creates.
Studies suggest that a number of factors can affect a doctor's ability to impart bad news sensitively, including burnout and fatigue, personal difficulties, behavioral beliefs and subjective attitudes. How to notify the death of patients to families? Are there any do's and don’t while notifying?
