How To Break Bad News | SPIKES Protocol Explained by Dr Jeff Mathe

🩺✝️ Breaking Bad News in Medicine | Pathology & Faith — Episode 1 How do doctors deliver bad news with compassion, clarity, empathy, and faith? In this first episode of the Pathology & Faith series, Dr Jeff K. Mathe, Obstetrician-Gynecologist and medical educator, explains the SPIKES Protocol, a proven 6-step communication framework used by healthcare professionals to deliver difficult news to patients and families. Whether you are a medical student, resident, physician, nurse, midwife, chaplain, or pastor working in healthcare, this video will help you improve one of the most difficult clinical skills: breaking bad news compassionately. 🔍 IN THIS EPISODE ✅ The SPIKES Protocol — 6 steps to deliver bad news professionally ✅ How to avoid medical jargon and communicate clearly ✅ Empathy as a clinical tool — and what the Bible teaches ✅ Case Study: Sarah — unexpected neonatal loss at 38 weeks ✅ The Compassionate Care Checklist — Clinical + Spiritual 📖 Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” 🎓 THIS VIDEO IS FOR • Medical students & residents • Doctors, nurses & midwives • Healthcare educators • Pastors & chaplains • Anyone interested in faith-based compassionate care 📌 FREE STUDENT HANDOUT 👉 OBGYN Academy 360⁠ 📬 CONTACT DR JEFF MATHE ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 OBGYN Academy 360 Website⁠ ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What is the SPIKES Protocol? 01:50 Step 1 — Setting 02:20 Step 2 — Perception 02:50 Step 3 — Invitation 03:25 Step 4 — Knowledge Without Jargon 04:07 Step 5 — Empathy & Faith 05:00 Step 6 — Strategy & Summary 05:40 Case Study: Sarah 08:01 Compassionate Care Checklist 10:29 Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe for more videos on medicine, pathology, faith, communication skills, and compassionate healthcare. #BreakingBadNews #SPIKESProtocol #MedicalCommunication #DoctorCommunication #MedicineAndFaith #PathologyAndFaith #EmpathyInMedicine #ObgynAcademy360 #DrJeffMathe #CompassionateCare