Preclinical medical students’ performance in and reflections on integrating procedural and communication skills in a simulated patient consultation

Background. An effective patient-centred consultation requires the seamless integration of procedural (technical) and communication skills. Research has shown that the two sets of skills should not be taught or assessed separately; yet, clinical communication education has become separated from othe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: I Treadwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2015-12-01
Series:African Journal of Health Professions Education
Online Access:http://www.ajhpe.org.za/index.php/ajhpe/article/download/334/325