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Master the most important skills

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Optimize conditions for effective communication.
Determine the best sequence to approach challenging subjects.
Save time without compromising on rapport or trust.
Respond to emotions with skill.
Master the art of effective information delivery.
Communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Navigate the intricacies of shared decision-making, breaking bad news, and responding to patient complaints.

What's inside

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Chapter 1

Improving patient communication

This chapter reviews patient communication essentials and prepares you to approach patients of diverse backgrounds, manage difficult conversations, and respond to patients' emotions.

8 lessons

32m

Improving patient communication intro

Reviewing the principles of good patient communication

Preparing for difficult conversations

Incorporating sequencing into communications

Structuring time with patients

Sharing information with patients

Responding to patient emotions

Communicating with patients of diverse backgrounds

Improving patient communication quiz

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Chapter 2

Applying communication skills

Breaking bad news is never easy. In this chapter we dive into challenging conversations like promoting shared decision-making and addressing complaints.

5 lessons

19m

Applying communication skills intro

Breaking bad news

Promoting shared decision making

Addressing patient complaints

Applying communication skills quiz

Quiz

Communicating with Patients Mini outro

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Teachers of this course

Hayden Richards, MD MBBS FACEM MPhil

Deputy Director of Emergency Services, University Hospital Geelong, and Senior Lecturer in Communication (simulation and clinical skills), Deakin University, Australia.

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Nora Drenaline

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 1 CME credits.

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All our courses and workshops are fully CME accredited. We provide USA AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Pro members can download their CME certificates upon successful completion of activities. Want to transfer these credits to your national system? No problem.

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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2013
Highly commended by the British Medical Association
Awarded in the digital category of the BMA Book Awards—London 2017
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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Improving patient communication

Applying communication skills

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners