Vital Talks

Topic

Content

A suite of online and mobile modules designed for clinicians who need to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients living with serious illness.

Modules

Vital talks mobile:

• Discussing clinical status
• Goals of Care
• Advance Care Planning

Online modules:

• Delivering serious news
• Mastering tough conversations
• Faculty development

In addition to these related module suites there are videos and factsheets covering additional topics such as defusing conflicts, offering prognostic information, and establishing rapport.

Depth

Intermediate to advanced

Target audience

Clinicians

Authors

Vital Talks

Comments

Vital Talks delivery is supported by Mayo Clinic, Cleveland clinic, John Hopkins medicine, and UCLA Health.

Registration required

Yes

Payment required

Yes for modules, some resources are freely available.

Student support

Yes

Certificate

Yes in the form of badges which can be added to a personal learning protfolio.

Country of origin

US

Web address