Mohammad Farhadi; Mohammadjavad Entezari
Volume 13, Issue 3 , July 2025, , Pages 182-184
Abstract
I commend the authors for their insightful manuscript "Comparing the Performance of Emergency Department Personnel and Patients’ Preferences in Breaking Bad News."(1) This study examines a sensitive yet essential aspect of emergency care—effectively delivering bad news in high-stress environments. ...
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I commend the authors for their insightful manuscript "Comparing the Performance of Emergency Department Personnel and Patients’ Preferences in Breaking Bad News."(1) This study examines a sensitive yet essential aspect of emergency care—effectively delivering bad news in high-stress environments. The findings highlight a notable discrepancy between emergency department (ED) personnel's communication practices and patients' expectations, underscoring the need for structured training and improved communication protocols in emergency medicine. The article provides valuable insights into the gap between ED personnel performance and patient preferences in BBN, supported by a solid methodological foundation. However, its impact is curtailed by limited generalizability, subjective performance measures, and a lack of nuanced interpretation or practical solutions. Future research should incorporate observer validation, and categorize bad news scenarios by severity. Time constraints in EDs should be quantified to explain performance gaps. A structured BBN protocol integrating patient preferences and cultural factors would enhance communication strategies. Addressing these weaknesses could elevate the study from a descriptive snapshot to a transformative contribution to emergency medicine communication practices.
