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Communication skills and clinical methods: a new introductory course
H E Joesbury1, N D Bax, D R Hannay
1Department of General Practice, University of Sheffield.
Medical Education
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Sheffield University
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- Revised medical curriculum at Sheffield University.
- Introduction of a new 4-week introductory clinical course.
Purpose of the Study:
- To teach essential clinical skills including communication, history-taking, and physical examination.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the new introductory clinical course.
Main Methods:
- Course evaluation through student and tutor feedback.
- Utilized questionnaires and group discussions for data collection.
- No formal examination was conducted for the course.
Main Results:
- Feedback from students and tutors was collected.
- Qualitative data gathered through group discussions provided insights.
Conclusions:
- The introductory clinical course aims to equip medical students with foundational clinical competencies.
- Ongoing evaluation through feedback mechanisms informs curriculum development.