COSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module B
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
To be confirmed - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- How much will this course cost?
From £225.00 - View more information below - Can I book online?
See Location Specific Details - Is CPD awarded for this course?
Yes, 6 - Course/Event group: Surgical Course | See more Surgical Courses
Course Overview
This 2nd module in the series covers “Cultural Competence”, “Difficult conversations when it all goes wrong” and “The second casualty”.
Course Format
The pre-course materials include a video recap of module A (Shared Decision Making), some pre-course reading, then on the day teaching, facilitated discussions, demonstrations and short simulations. You will also be provided with a post-course podcast link.
Suitability
Relevant Grades: ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6, ST7, ST8.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, trainees will be able to:
- Describe common pitfalls and opportunities in consultations with diverse patient groups
- Demonstrate adjusting consultations to cultural variations, to achieve trust and Shared Decision Making
- Explain a complication or adverse event to a patient or relatives, showing appropriate candour and care, taking account of their needs and those of the team and organisation, and avoiding further harm
- Conduct a conversation with a patient and/or relatives about a complaint, with concern for:
a) Listening and acknowledging
b) Attention to detail and truth
- Take part in an SAER or other response to an adverse event, with humble enquiry, and fairness
- Provide “first aid” peer support to a “2nd casualty” colleague
Course Director
Mr Kenneth Walker
Course Costs
Course Fee - £250.00
Course Fee (Members/Affiliates) - £225.00
Scottish General Surgery Trainees in ST3-ST5 who book by emailing education@rcsed.ac.uk will have their fee paid by NES.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Education Section
Phone: +44 (0)131 527 1600
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406
Email: education@rcsed.ac.uk