SKILLS IN
MEDICAL COMMUNICATION
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CONSULTATION / COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL IN MEDICINE
*HIPPOCRATIC OATH
I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone. All that come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in the daily commerce with men, which ought I not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal. *Practice of ethics reduces litigations it is true
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Developing strong communication skills is integral to becoming an effective health provider. In recent years good doctor patient communication has been linked to improved patient satisfaction, better patient care and a decrease in malpractice lawsuits.
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WHAT DOCTORS NEED
Knowledge Ability to elicit information from patients Interpersonal skills to respond to patients feelings and concerns
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
To diagnose and treat disease To establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship To offer information and educate
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CREATING SKILLS IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION CONTINUES TO BE A CHALLENGE
Recognised its importance, medical schools/colleges have strived to teach students not only the science of medicine, but also the art of communication. Unfortunately, creating methods for teaching communication skills that are effective and enjoyed by most students is challenging.
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RESPECTING PATIENTS A GREAT SKILL
Remember that every patient could be you, your mother, your brother or your sister. How would he or she feel waiting for the doctor to come into the room
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RESPECTING PATIENTS MAKES YOUR JOB EASY
Introduce yourself to the patient. Explain your role. Shake hands, but dont force physical contact if
patient is uncomfortable. Call the adult patient Mr., Mrs., or Ms. (do not use first name ) Maintain privacy.
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Keep doors and curtains closed.
Acknowledge and greet others in the room.
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YOUR APPEARANCE INCREASES CONFIDENCE
Maintain a professional appearance Clean, neat, conservative, See dress code in syllabus Goal is to inspire confidence
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MAKE YOUR PATIENTS COMFORTABLE
Make sure the patients comfortable.
Sit at the patients level. Be aware of the patients personal space (can vary among cultures.) Continue to consider the patients comfort during the history and physical.
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CONSULTATION SKILLS
THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL IN MEDICINE
To get the most out of the consultation for the patient foremost and for the doctor. To plan the consultation using a framework To adapt your style of consulting to meet the needs of the patient To handle difficult situations To have rescue plans when things go wrong To use time efficiently in the consultation To be able to assess and improve the consultation
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS PART OF YOUR MANAGEMENT
In order to deliver effective healthcare, doctors are expected to communicate competently both orally and in writing with a range of professionals, managers, patients, families and carers
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COMMUNICATION IS THE MAJOR PART OF MEDICINE
Good communication skills are integral to medical and other healthcare practice. Communication is important not only to professionalpatient interaction but also within the healthcare team. The benefits of effective communication include good working relationships and increased patient satisfaction. Effective communication may increase patient understanding of treatment, improve compliance and, in some cases, lead to improved health
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Task Orientated
Doctor centred
Patient centred
Behaviour Orientated
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS SOME TECHNIQUES
Developed fluent dialogue with patient
Used silence effectively, allowing patient enough time to express thoughts or feelings
Actively encouraged patient through use of supportive words or comments Dialogue with patient was enhanced by effective use of non-verbal behaviour Used open, exploratory questions inviting patient to become actively involved Adjusted language as appropriate, to suit particular needs of the situation
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KNOWLEDGE CAN UNDERSTAND A PROBLEM BUT CANNOT SOLVE WITHOUT EMPATHY
Some people think only intellect counts: knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy.
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MOST IMPORTANT DEMAND FROM PATIENTS
EMPATHY
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. from Greek empatheia (from emin + pathos feeling)
This sums up what empathy is: I am here with you, I give you hope, and accompany in your feeling
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PRACTICE LITTLE EMPATHY JUST NOT SYMPATHY
Is the ability to understand the patients experiences and feelings accurately as well as to demonstrate that understanding to the patient. Is an active process. Is more than sympathy, or feeling sorry for someone.
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START PRACTICING EMPATHY
Empathy requires listening. Remain quiet and let the patient talk. Silence can be helpful, don't be afraid of it. Use open ended questions. Use continuers and echoing.
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PATIENTOLOGIST
Patientologists. They are empathetic; and understand what the patient's fears and worries are, so that they can help them to manage them. How does a doctor become a good patientologist ? Unfortunately, these skills are never taught formally in medical college. Some doctors have a great bedside manner, because they have a high EQ ( emotional quotient). Others learn how to improve their patient skills by emulating their teachers who are good clinicians
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DO YOU KNOW MANY PATIENTS COMPLAIN DOCTORS ARE NOT LISTENING
JUST START INVESTIGATING
Enhance empathy by the way you respond to what the patient says. Show the patient you have been listening to the content of their problem. Show the patient you understand their perspective on the problem
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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION
Education providers need to ensure that appropriate and effective training opportunities are available to doctors to develop and refine such skills in order to facilitate interaction with patients and others.
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YOUR FIRST TASK TO GET HISTORY NEEDS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
In all doctor-patient interactions a variety of communication skills will be required for different phases of the consultation. During the start of a consultation, doctors must establish a rapport and identify the reasons for the consultation. They must go on to gather information, structure the consultation, build on the relationship and provide appropriate information
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STUDENTS SHOULD BE TRAINED IN DEALING WITH
Students must have opportunities to practise communicating in different ways, including spoken, written and electronic methods. There should also be guidance about how to cope in difficult circumstances. Some examples are listed below:
a. breaking bad news
b. dealing with difficult and violent patients
c. communicating with people with mental illness, including cases where patients have special difficulties in sharing how they feel and think with doctors
d. communicating with and treating patients with severe mental or
physical disabilities
e. helping vulnerable patients.
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TODAYS DOCTORS DEPENDENT ON PATIENT SATISFACTION ..
The doctor-patient relationship is improved. The doctor is better able to seek the relevant information and recognise the problems of the patient by way of interaction and attentive listening. As a result, the patients problems may be identified more accurately.
Good communication helps the patient to recall information and comply with treatment instructions thereby improving patient satisfaction. Good communication may improve patient health and outcomes. Better communication and dialogue by means of reiteration and repetition between doctor and patient has a beneficial effect in terms of promoting better emotional health, [Link] MD resolution of symptoms and pain control.
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CLINICAL ERRORS ARE COSTLY COMMUNICATION REDUCES
The overall quality of care may be improved by ensuring that patients views and wishes are taken into account as a mutual process in decision making.
Good communication is likely to reduce the incidence of clinical errors.
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BENEFITS DOCTORS AND REDUCES LITIGATIONS
Effective communication skills may relieve doctors of some of the pressures of dealing with the difficult situations encountered in this emotionally demanding profession. Problematic communication with patients is thought to contribute to emotional burn-out and low personal accomplishment in doctors as well as high psychological morbidity. Being able to communicate competently may also enhance job satisfaction. Patients are less likely to complain if doctors communicate well. There is, therefore, a reduced likelihood of doctors being sued
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ALL MEDICAL AND PARAMEDICAL STAFF ARE IN COMMUNICATING THE FACTS TO PATIENTS
Good communication within the healthcare team is essential in order to ensure continuity of care and effective treatment for patients. Moreover, poor communication between professional staff has been identified as an underlying factor for failed communication with patients. For example, a patient may be given different information regarding their condition by different members of the healthcare team.
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TO BE A BETTER PRACTITIONER PRACTICE GOOD COMMUNICATION
To diagnosis and treat disease and maintain a therapeutic relationship: Data from the patient must be objective, precise and reliable. You must demonstrate respect, genuineness and empathy. These skills can be learned with practice!
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO BE INCLUDED IN STUDENT APPRAISAL
Communication skills are now regarded as a core competence. Assessment of communication skills will be necessary as part of the doctors appraisal and personal development plans. In addition, revalidation will also take communication skills into account
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WHAT OUR MEDICAL STUDENTS NEED
Medical schools / Colleges must be encouraged to provide the best possible communication skills training as part of the core undergraduate curriculum. This training should have set objectives and clear methods of assessment. More communication skills training programmes should be developed at postgraduate level. Doctors could use the appraisal process as a vehicle for discussing the success of communication skills training
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THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINES 2000 REPORT
To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System suggested that close to 90% of medical errors are a result of failed systems and procedures. The Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, cites team training as an essential factor in reducing risk of medical errors.
Communication skills too are very Important Professional coordination is basis of success
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