Dear Students
Much of the art of medicine lies in communication.
Doctors who communicate well are able to identify a patient's problem more rapidly and accurately, while their patients benefit from a better understanding of their condition and its management.
Good communication skills are the most important part of being a good doctor.
These should always include:
Much of the art of medicine lies in communication.
Doctors who communicate well are able to identify a patient's problem more rapidly and accurately, while their patients benefit from a better understanding of their condition and its management.
Good communication skills are the most important part of being a good doctor.
These should always include:
- maintaining good eye contact
- checking the patient's prior knowledge or understanding
- active listening
- encouraging verbal and non-verbal communication
- avoiding jargon
- eliciting and addressing the patient's agenda
- ability to discuss difficult issues
- going at a pace that is comfortable for the patient.
Always sum up the history and ask the patient to add or change
Show empathy and sympathy, we are not Roberts
Watch this video to learn good communication skills during a patient encounter in practice or in your exams
Best !!!
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