Helping doctors to improve the 'Patient's Part' of consultation using the 'Macro-Micro Supervision' teaching method

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Communication Skills Training
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Doctor-patient consultations comprise distinct phases: Patient's Part, Doctor's Part, and Shared Part.
• The initial Patient's Part is frequently identified as the most challenging aspect for doctors to master.
• Developing patient-centered communication skills is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate Macro-Micro Supervision as a novel teaching method.
• To enhance doctors' skills in managing the Patient's Part of consultations.
• To foster a more patient-centered approach in medical consultations.

Main Methods:

• Macro-Micro Supervision involves reviewing video-recorded consultations (real or simulated).
• Participants engage in role-playing, alternating between doctor and patient roles.
• The method can be applied in group settings or one-to-one supervision.

Main Results:

• The study focuses on the application and potential benefits of Macro-Micro Supervision.
• Doctors find the Patient's Part particularly difficult to navigate effectively.
• Macro-Micro Supervision is designed to address this specific training need.

Conclusions:

• Macro-Micro Supervision offers a structured approach to improving doctor-patient communication.
• Targeting the challenging Patient's Part can lead to more patient-centered consultations.
• This method holds promise for enhancing medical consultation training and patient care.