Weekly Information Pack - Alfred Hospital

Medical, Nursing & Allied Health StaffCommunication Skills WorkshopDiscussing Bad NewsSMICS in conjunction with Alfred Health is pleased to announce a series of facilitatedworkshops centred on strengthening communication skills relating to cancer.Date: Tuesday 28th August 2012Time:Venue:1:00 - 4:00pmAlfred HospitalAMREP Education CentreClass Room 2Commercial Road Prahran, 3181 Melway Reference L2 D9SMICS’ innovative Cancer clinician’s communications program takesparticipants to the heart of the matter by engaging them in a series of real-lifeworkshops with a professional actor.Working with a small group of people in a secure environment, participantswill learn how to have difficult conversations meaningfully, and receiveon-the-spot feedback, encouragement and peer-support.FacilitatorsMs Gail Wilder RN NUM Haematology Oncology CentreMs Daniela Klarica RN Bone Marrow Transplant SpecialistNurseThis educational activity has been approved by theRoyal Australian College Of SurgeonsCPD program for: 3 CPD points in Category 7RSVP by Monday 27th August 2012To register for this event, please complete your registration details online athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X7Q9V92For general enquiries about the event contact:Heather Davis PH 99288306 Email: heather.davis@southernhealth.org.auorPam Hunter PH9076 5236: Email p.hunter@alfred.org.auThere is generally a high demand for these workshops as the numbers are limited.If you have replied for this event but are unable to attend please contactSMICS on 9928 8602 so that others may have an opportunity to attend.