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Teaching communication skills to clinical students

I C McManus1, C A Vincent, S Thom

  • 1St Mary's Hospital Medical School, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|May 15, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study details a communication skills course for first-year medical students, incorporating lectures, seminars, simulated patients, and video feedback. The program emphasizes active student participation and has been refined through evaluations for effective implementation in medical education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial for first-year clinical students.
  • Existing communication skills training programs require practical, adaptable frameworks.
  • St. Mary's Hospital School of Medicine has seven years of experience in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a comprehensive communication skills course for early-stage medical students.
  • To provide a model for developing effective communication training within institutional constraints.
  • To share refined teaching methodologies based on student and tutor feedback.

Main Methods:

  • A two-component course: an introductory day with lectures/seminars and a later session with simulated patients and video feedback.

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  • Involvement of behavioral scientists and clinicians from various departments.
  • Integration of active student participation through critical discussion, role-playing, and interactive video feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • The course combines didactic and experiential learning effectively.
    • Student and tutor evaluations have guided methodological refinements.
    • Active participation is identified as a key success factor.

    Conclusions:

    • The described communication skills course provides a successful, adaptable model for medical schools.
    • The methods are practical and can be implemented within typical institutional limitations.
    • Continuous evaluation is vital for refining and enhancing communication training programs.