Dr Martin Stockler speaks at the Choosing Wisely Meeting & BMC Conclave about strategies to prevent burnout while enhancing doctor‑patient communication. He outlines six key principles to guide doctors when discussing prognosis, including estimating median survival time and using scenarios to explain uncertainty. The session addresses common fears in prognosis discussions and emphasizes the importance of tailoring individual prognosis based on patient data. Dr. Stockler also highlights the need for practice in these conversations and the significance of recognizing patient emotions to improve engagement and support compassionate cancer care.