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Communication Skills for Surgeons
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Author:
- Benjamin Patel; Abhay Rane
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature
- ISBN:
- 978-3-03-112212-5
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 87
- Doody Core Title Score:
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Historically, communication was described as a secondary, or ‘soft skill’ for surgeons.
Now, astute communication, both with patients and with colleagues, forms a fundamental element of holistic surgical practice and comprises a core component of the ‘Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons’ that are increasingly recognised in modern surgical practice.
Good communication is required during each patient interaction: history taking, explanation, consent, breaking bad news, and managing difficult encounters such as the demanding or angry patient. Good communication with patients improves patient trust, compliance and overall satisfaction, reduces complaints and malpractice claims.
High quality communication is also fundamental when interacting with colleagues: in theatre, on the ward, whilst making referrals and organising special tests. In the busy schedules of medical professionals, such communication must be succinct and relevant. Team structures must empower all members to speak up, so as to prevent harm being done. Suboptimal communication is a root cause for the ma
Now, astute communication, both with patients and with colleagues, forms a fundamental element of holistic surgical practice and comprises a core component of the ‘Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons’ that are increasingly recognised in modern surgical practice.
Good communication is required during each patient interaction: history taking, explanation, consent, breaking bad news, and managing difficult encounters such as the demanding or angry patient. Good communication with patients improves patient trust, compliance and overall satisfaction, reduces complaints and malpractice claims.
High quality communication is also fundamental when interacting with colleagues: in theatre, on the ward, whilst making referrals and organising special tests. In the busy schedules of medical professionals, such communication must be succinct and relevant. Team structures must empower all members to speak up, so as to prevent harm being done. Suboptimal communication is a root cause for the ma
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- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Benjamin Patel; Abhay Rane
- ISBN:
- 978-3-03-112212-5
- Specialty:
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- Health Professions
- Surgery
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Pages:
- 157
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 87
- Doody Core Title Score:
-
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