Unfortunately, delivering bad news comes with our job as surgeons, particularly acute care surgeons. Clearly, our ability to effectively communicate with patients and their loved ones is of paramount importance, but are we all well equipped to handle the task?  In this episode, Drs. Nicole Stassen and Charity Evans share their experience and expertise on delivering bad news and end of life discussions.  Drs. Matthew Martin, David Morris, and Kevin Pei serve as moderators.Other referencesCommunicating Evidence for Participatory Decision Making - JAMA, May 19, 2004—Vol 291, No. 19Disclosing Harmful Medical Errors to Patients - n engl j med 356;26 www.nejm.org june 28, 2007