Communication skills for the anaesthetist

Summary Anaesthetists have traditionally focused on technological and pharmacological advances when considering the provision of anaesthetic care. Anaesthetists are expected to be able to communicate effectively with peers, patients, their families and others in the medical community; however, few d...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 2009-06, Vol.64 (6), p.658-665
Main Authors: Cyna, A. M., Andrew, M. I., Tan, S. G. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Anesthesia - psychology
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Anesthesiology
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Competence
Communication
Humans
Medical personnel
Medical sciences
Medical Staff, Hospital - psychology
Nonverbal Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Skills
Verbal communication
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Summary:Summary Anaesthetists have traditionally focused on technological and pharmacological advances when considering the provision of anaesthetic care. Anaesthetists are expected to be able to communicate effectively with peers, patients, their families and others in the medical community; however, few details are provided regarding how this might be achieved. Recent evidence suggests that communication practices should include a consideration of conscious and subconscious processes and responses. This model has potential relevance when learning and teaching how to communicate effectively in the stressful environment of anaesthetic clinical practice, and includes: reflective listening; observing; acceptance; utilisation; and suggestion. Understanding these processes could allow the development of a learnable framework for effective communication when the usual strategies are not working. This concept could also be used to facilitate communicating with surgeons and other colleagues, with potential benefits to patients.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.05887.x