@article {Conn468, author = {Rory Conn and Philip A Berry}, title = {The decision to engage in end-of-life discussions: a structured approach for doctors in training}, volume = {10}, number = {5}, pages = {468--471}, year = {2010}, doi = {10.7861/clinmedicine.10-5-468}, publisher = {Royal College of Physicians}, abstract = {Engaging in end-of-life discussions is a major source of anxiety for doctors in training. The authors propose the use of a decision-making model to assist trainees and their clinical supervisors in such situations. Divided into {\textquoteleft}patient-centred{\textquoteright} and {\textquoteleft}physician-centred{\textquoteright} components, the model ensures that the following aspects are analysed: patient and family safety, patient and family choice, physician competence and physician comfort. A real but historical end-of-life scenario is presented to a foundation year 1 doctor, and the particular risks of engaging in a discussion are subsequently clarified with reference to each of the model{\textquoteright}s components.}, issn = {1470-2118}, URL = {https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/10/5/468}, eprint = {https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/10/5/468.full.pdf}, journal = {Clinical Medicine} }