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## Abstract ## Background Navigating serious illness conversations is a critical competency for clinical trainees in any discipline, yet many feel underprepared to engage in such conversations. This study explored the challenges and emotions experienced by residents (junior doctors) when approaching serious illness conversations and how their perceptions might inform the development of effective communication skills curricula. ## Methods Using qualitative methodology, we explored the prior experience of Internal Medicine residents who attended communication skills workshops at Brigham and Women's Hospital between January and May 2020. Using an open‐ended questionnaire, we solicited participants' reflections on conducting serious illness conversations. Narratives were de‐identified and analysed for key themes. The Mass General Brigham Institutional Review Board approved the study. ## Findings Fifty‐one out of 70 eligible residents (72.8%) completed the questionnaire. Qualitative analysis identified five key themes: (a) finding the time to do it right, (b) fear of using the wrong words, (c) managing the patient's response and emotion, (d) not knowing how much they can say and (e) fin

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Author

Andrew J. Lawton; Alla Eldam; James A. Tulsky; Subha Ramani

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)