Communication training for professionals

With the recognition that the quality of communication by clinicians with patients can be influenced by training, a number of approaches to such training have been described in the literature. Some of these different models for communication training are described in this discussion paper, and the r...

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Published in:Supportive care in cancer 2003-12, Vol.11 (12), p.758-762
Main Author: TIERNAN, Eoin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biological and medical sciences
Communication
Emotions
Health Personnel - education
Health Personnel - psychology
Humans
Inservice Training
Medical sciences
Neoplasms - therapy
Professional Competence
Professional-Patient Relations
Tumors
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Summary:With the recognition that the quality of communication by clinicians with patients can be influenced by training, a number of approaches to such training have been described in the literature. Some of these different models for communication training are described in this discussion paper, and the reader is challenged to consider the importance of attending to both skills and attitudes in order to design a truly effective programme of training.
ISSN:0941-4355
1433-7339
DOI:10.1007/s00520-003-0535-8