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Communication skills in context: trends and perspectives
1Skillslab, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. j.vandalen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Patient Education and Counseling
|July 2, 2013
Summary
Continuous, integrated training in doctor-patient communication skills yields lasting results. Embedding this training within daily clinical practice is crucial for medical education and improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Communication Skills Training
Background:
- Doctor-patient communication is a well-researched area.
- The educational underpinnings of communication skills training require further investigation.
- The debate exists on whether to focus on optimal skill performance or developing skilled communicators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current understanding of optimal doctor-patient communication.
- To examine literature on skill acquisition.
- To integrate these findings to discuss optimal training conditions for doctor-patient communication.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of optimal doctor-patient communication.
- Analysis of recent research on skill acquisition.
- Integration of findings to propose optimal training conditions.
Main Results:
- Longitudinal training designs demonstrate more enduring outcomes than incidental training.
- Assessment strategies should align with intended learning objectives for communication skills.
- Effective transfer of doctor-patient communication skills necessitates their inclusion across all phases of health professions education.
Conclusions:
- Many medical schools have not fully implemented fundamental medical education principles regarding communication.
- Enhanced continuity in training and integration into daily clinical contexts would significantly benefit doctor-patient communication.
- A shift in attitude among course directors is essential to address current dissatisfaction with doctor-patient communication.
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