Essential Clinical Experiences

• Participate in a discussion in which "bad news" is communicated to a patient or family.
• Communicate with a patient or family when there is a language or cultural barrier (not necessarily using an interpreter).
• Communicate information about diagnosis, prognosis or therapy using lay language.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team around the care of a patient.
• Participate in a discussion on end-of-life care.
• Participate in a discussion in which aspects or limits of confidentiality are explored.
• Obtain informed consent for a procedure or treatment.
• Participate in a discussion regarding decisional capacity.
• Participate in a discussion, or prepare a written analysis, in regards to an ethical dilemma.
• Participate in a discussion about the relationship between health and social factors such as income, housing, gender, race, or disability.
• Participate in a discussion regarding the impact of stigma upon patients with mental illness.
• Access evidence-based information/resources relevant to a clinical problem and discuss with supervisor or team.
• Apply evidence-based information to inform decision making and share with patient or family.
• Participate in the development of a discharge plan for a hospitalized patient.
• Participate in the completion of Mental Health Act forms.
• Participate in a discussion that involves issues pertaining to patient safety.