Differences in expectations of passing standards in communication skills for pre-clinical and clinical medical students

Communication and interpersonal skills (CIS) are essential elements of good clinical practice [1]. Communication skills have been linked with patient and physician satisfaction, better medical decisions, patient safety, and adherence to treatment plans [2 –4]. Moreover, poor CIS can lead to malpractice suits [5]. As such, an understanding of standards and expectations for developmental growth and progression in CIS is essential for a competency-based approach to medical education [6].

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - September 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yoon Soo Park, Carol Kamin, Daisuke Son, Ginnie Kim, Rachel Yudkowsky Source Type: research