COSMOS (Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons) – Module B
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
16 Jan 2025 (1 date) - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- How much does this course cost?
From £238.00 - View more information below - Can I book online?:
Yes - 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
Cancellation Policy
Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.
Course Costs
Course Fee - £265.00
Course Fee (Members/Affiliates) - £238.00
Scottish General Surgery Trainees in ST3-ST5 who book by emailing education@rcsed.ac.uk will have their fee paid by NES.
Associated Documents
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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