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Learn skills that matter.

VitalTalk’s resources are organized into topics (or “tools”) that all clinicians need. Within each tool below are a series of related videos and access to “Quick Guides” to provide real-time support and reminders. Use and share these free resources with attribution to VitalTalk. For more comprehensive training, please consider our online and in-person courses.

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1 Video

First Steps Towards Conversation

An introduction to the VitalTalk ethos, tools, and methodology.

Core techniques and tools:

  • Disclose Serious News

    5 Videos

    When giving difficult news, less is more.

  • Address Goals of Care

    10 Videos

    Smoothing discussions about prognosis and treatment.

  • Conduct a Family Conference

    2 Videos

    How to build relationships with family and promote patient-centered care.

  • On-Demand Webinars

    3 Videos

    Apply key communication skills in patient encounters, especially in the time of COVID.

More communication tools:

  • 4 Videos

    Establish Rapport

    How you start a conversation makes a difference.

  • 6 Videos

    Track & Respond to Emotion

    Things to remember when your patient is emotional.

  • 3 Videos

    Offer Prognostic Information

    How to balance hope and realism.

  • 3 Videos

    Defuse Conflicts

    Conflicts are inevitable. Here’s how to handle them.

  • 3 Videos

    Bear Witness to the End

    Helping patients find acceptance.

  • 2 Videos

    Stay Strong

    Empowering clinicians with communication skills that stick.

  • 1 Video

    Cultivating Your Skills

    Tools to become a better communicator.

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Additional resources:

  • Browse the Blog VitalTalk Conversations is a regularly updated collection of video resources.
  • View Guides We offer a series of Quick Guides for each major learning topic.
  • Get the App Check out our VitalTalk App on the Apple App Store for more resources.

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