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