A Rigorous Evaluation of an Institutionally-Based Communication Skills Program for Post-Graduate Oncology Trainees

Physician-patient communication is an essential component of medical education because of its impact on patient and physician outcomes [1 –3]. Particular emphasis has been given to improving cancer communication due to the complex, challenging nature of cancer care [4]. Such programs have been developed, implemented, and evaluated internationally (e.g., [5–8]).

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - June 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Carma L. Bylund, Smita C. Banerjee, Philip A. Bialer, Ruth Manna, Tomer T. Levin, Patricia A. Parker, Elizabeth Schofield, Yuelin Li, Abraham Bartell, Alexander Chou, Shira A. Hichenberg, Maura Dickler, David W. Kissane Source Type: research