Applying empathic communication skills in clinical practice: Medical students’ experiences

Background: Studies have demonstrated that empathic communication improves patient outcomes and helps doctors to deliver accurate symptom reports and diagnoses. These benefits emphasise the need for medical students to apply empathic communication skills during their interactions with patients. Focu...

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Main Authors: Elize Archer, Ilse S. Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-02-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5244