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Communicating with Patients Mini

Professional developmentVideo course

by Hayden Richards, MD MBBS FACEM MPhil

There are specific and definable skills that can help you communicate with your patients. Every clinician should be able to build trust, adapt their communication to patients of different backgrounds, and structure difficult conversations. Mastering these skills will make you a better clinician.

1 CME

2 Quizzes

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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

Free

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.

9 Lessons

31:34 min

Improving patient communication intro

0:33 min

Reviewing the principles of good patient communication

4:39 min

Preparing for difficult conversations

4:32 min

Incorporating sequencing into communications

5:12 min

Structuring time with patients

3:17 min

Sharing information with patients

4:31 min

Responding to patient emotions

4:19 min

Communicating with patients of diverse backgrounds

4:31 min

Improving patient communication quiz

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.

6 Lessons

18:06 min

Applying communication skills intro

0:33 min

Breaking bad news

5:37 min

Promoting shared decision making

5:39 min

Addressing patient complaints

5:14 min

Applying communication skills quiz

Quiz

Communicating with Patients Mini outro

1:03 min

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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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CME credit information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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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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Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal
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
Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal
For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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CME accredited in the USA and EU with mutual recognition agreements in most other countries.
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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

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