Clinical Communication Flashcards
1
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Week 1
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2
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What is clinical communication
A
Any communication that takes place in a clinical setting
What leads to better outcomes in patients and relatives
3
Q
What is a “doctors attitude”?
A
When a patient is faced with a stereotypical negative attitude of a doctor
4
Q
What lies behind a doctors attitude ?
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Fear (of bing powerless to help)
Ignorance (lack of knowledge/ training)
Culture (everyone reacted like this)
5
Q
Expected values of a doctor in 2020
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Empathy
Honesty and Understanding
Openness
Sharing knowledge
Support
Kindness
