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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
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.
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.
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.