Episode 14: Having Difficult Conversations in Oncology Practice

ONS member Patricia Jakel, RN, MN, AOCN® joins ONS’s Chelsea Backler, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS®, to discuss difficult conversations in oncology nursing practice, the challenges providers face, and why having tough talks with patients is so important. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0   Episode Notes: Tips for Discussing Tough Topics With Patients Oncology Nurses' Perceptions of Barriers to Discussion of Fertility Preservation With Patients With Cancer Improving Oncology Nurses' Communication Skills for Difficult Conversations What to Do When Your Patients Talk About Medical Aid in Dying