Communication as a clinical skill: a challenge in the delivery of safe and effective patient care

Aust Health Rev. 2021 Nov 11. doi: 10.1071/AH21082. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCommunication in clinical practice has been the focus of linguistic, psychological, and sociological research for half a century, yet there is still so little emphasis on using that research to improve communication in practice. In this article, we urge for a repositioning of communication as a clinical skill, along with a stronger reliance on communication research evidence and collaboration with experts in studying and teaching these skills.PMID:34758898 | DOI:10.1071/AH21082
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: research