Wednesday, October 6
12:00 – 5:00 PM

Communication skills are important in the patient/physician relationship for both understanding and trust. This workshop presents a model of complete clinical care that consists of two roles for the clinician: the biomedical and the human communication roles. Making extensive use of videotaped cases, the program introduces a conceptual model that makes the utilization of communication skills within the normal practice setting effective and possible.

Objectives:

  • Integrate communication skills discussed as an awareness of the clinician’s roles in physician/patient communication for optimal health care.
  • Demonstrate clearer communication skills and utilize peer feedback for improvements.
  • Apply communication skills to engage, empathize, educate and enlist patients.

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Program:

Review research on the importance of communication
Identify frustrations and communication gaps

  • Biomedical tasks
  • Communication tasks
  • Case Studies

Identify and discuss techniques to close these gaps

  • Case Studies

Practice these techniques:

  • Case Studies
  • Role Playing