Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Placements: Developing Complex Clinical Communication Skills of Medical Students
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Deborah J Critoph1,2,3,4, Luke A M Smith5, Rachel M Williams1,2
1Clinical Communications Skills Department, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Following implementation of a student selected module in adolescent and young adult cancer care for medical students, we sought to explore their experiences of the specialty. We undertook a focus group of five medical students all in their fourth to sixth year of study. Transcripts were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. We identified six key themes repeatedly elicited during the focus group; these were specialized and holistic care, patient's perspective, connectedness and professional boundaries, triadic communication, emotional impacts, and professional development and support. Early exposure to this specialty is positive for students and the model could be replicated elsewhere.
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