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Perspectives on patient-doctor communication

R M Epstein1, T L Campbell, S A Cohen-Cole

  • 1Program for Biopsychosocial Study, Highland Hospital, Rochester, New York.

The Journal of Family Practice
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Doctor-patient communication skills were historically overlooked, leading to minimal formal training for clinicians. This paper reviews four key approaches to enhance doctor-patient communication in clinical practice and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Communication
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Doctor-patient communication has historically received limited scientific inquiry.
  • Clinicians often lack formal training in essential communication skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present four established approaches for doctor-patient communication training and research.
  • To summarize consensus-building progress in the field.
  • To outline implications for practicing physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical training and research approaches in doctor-patient communication.
  • Synthesis of progress toward a consensus on communication strategies.
  • Analysis of the practical implications for physicians.

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Main Results:

  • Identification and summary of four primary models for doctor-patient communication.
  • Assessment of advancements in establishing a shared understanding of effective communication.
  • Discussion of how these insights can inform physician practice.

Conclusions:

  • Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for quality healthcare.
  • Standardized training approaches are emerging.
  • Physicians can benefit from understanding and applying these communication strategies.