The purpose of this paper, based on a 2016 Heidelberg International Conference on
Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) plenary presentation, is to examine a key problem in …

Why is effective communication important in health, and what does this involve? What issues
arise when communicating with particular populations, or in difficult circumstances? How …

Objective: To teach basic communication and counseling skills to fourth-year undergraduate
students to increase their clinical competence. Methodology: A total of 48, fourth-year MBBS …

BACKGROUND: At most institutions, medical students learn communication skills through
the use of standardized patients (SPs), but SPs are time and resource expensive. Virtual …

OBJECTIVE. We evaluated the effectiveness of a continuing medical education program,
Physician Asthma Care Education, in improving pediatricians' asthma therapeutic and …

We propose a new methodology for explaining the predictions of black box classifiers. We
use the motivating paradigm that predictive performance is of primary importance but human …

Objective This study tested the effectiveness of a brief, learner-centered, breaking bad news
(BBN) communication skills training module using objective evaluation measures. Methods …

Introduction Non-technical skills (NTS) are fundamental requirements for health professional
graduates for safe and competent practice. Technology enhanced simulation, including …

In recognition of the ongoing health disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples (hereafter Aboriginal), this scoping review explores the role and impact of …

Innovative educational strategies can provide variety and enhance student learning while
addressing complex logistical and financial issues facing modern anatomy education …