Glossary Term

SPIKES

Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotions, Summary (SPIKES) is a structured clinical communication protocol for delivering serious or difficult news to patients with sensitivity.

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Related terms
NURSE COA PRO
Further reading
Baile et al. 2000: How to Break Bad News Browse the HEOR resource database

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