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Supporting medical students to take responsibility for developing their communication skills
Penny Henderson1, Martin H. Johnson, Marion Barnett
1Department of Anatomy, Cambridge, UK.
Medical Teacher
|March 22, 2001
Summary
This study introduces a flexible, cost-effective learning structure to help medical students improve their communication skills. The student-centered approach is adaptable for various medical school settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Communication Skills Training
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for medical professionals.
- Current training methods may lack flexibility or be resource-intensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel learning structure for enhancing medical students' communication skills.
- To offer a student-centered, adaptable, and cost-effective training solution.
Main Methods:
- Description of a learning structure designed for independent student development.
- Emphasis on adaptability across diverse medical school contexts.
- Focus on cost-effectiveness regarding staff time.
Main Results:
- The proposed structure supports student-led development of communication competencies.
- It is designed to be patient-independent, allowing for flexible implementation.
- The model is cost-effective and adaptable to various institutional needs.
Conclusions:
- The described learning structure provides a viable and efficient method for medical communication skills development.
- Its student-centered and adaptable nature makes it suitable for widespread adoption in medical education.