A 60-year-old man is about to receive a new diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer. What communication approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator ...

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A 60-year-old man is about to receive a new diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer. What communication approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator competencies?

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Use a structured approach such as SPIKES, allowing time for warning, information sharing and responding to emotion

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Deliver the diagnosis quickly without warning to save time

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Ask a family member to inform the patient later

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Avoid discussing prognosis to prevent distress

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Provide written information only

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A 60-year-old man is about to receive a new diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer. What communication approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator competencies?