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Communication skills teaching, learning and assessment.

J D Knox, I A Bouchier

    Medical Education
    |July 1, 1985
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    This study introduces a preclinical communication skills course for medical students, featuring patient involvement and role-play. Students found the course engaging, demonstrating effective learning despite limited clinical experience.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Communication Skills Training
    • Preclinical Medical Training

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial for medical professionals.
    • Traditional preclinical curricula often lack dedicated communication skills training.
    • Early exposure to patient interaction can enhance medical student development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an introductory communication skills course for preclinical medical students.
    • To evaluate the course's aims, content, teaching methods, and assessment strategies.
    • To explore the impact of patient participation and novel teaching techniques on student learning.

    Main Methods:

    • Course design incorporating active patient participation and 'listening triads' role-play.

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  • Assessment using Modified Essay Question (MEQ) and direct observation of student-patient interactions.
  • Data collection from 114 second-year medical students during the 1983-84 academic session.

    • Main Results:

    • The course was well-received by preclinical students, with no negative impact from their lack of clinical knowledge.
    • Supervised patient contact was a significant factor in the course's positive reception.
    • Patients, students, and staff identified student challenges in face-to-face interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Preclinical medical students can effectively learn communication skills through specially designed courses.
    • Integrating real patient experiences and innovative methods like role-play enhances learning and engagement.
    • Challenges remain in aligning educational assessments with traditional academic certification methods.