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Program Information

Title:  Strategies for Effective Medical Communication
Description:  Effective communication is vital to all spheres of medical practice. this course provides the empirical framework and specific skills that are needed in clinical practice. We address communication with patients, families and other care providers and discuss the interests of the public as manifested through medical boards and the legal system. this course included didactic work, engaging exercises utilizating standardized patietns and preceptors with individualized feedback, and practical exercises and discussions to fortify learning.
CASCE#:  31195
Audience:  MD, Physician, PA, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, NP
Disciplines: Medicine
Format:  workshop
Objectives:  1. Demonstrate effective interviewing skills.
  2. Demonstrate empathy in response to patients' expressions of emotion.
  3. Describe strategies for displaying professionalism with health care teams.
  4. Develop improved tools for collaboration with patients and other medical professionals.
  5. Identify communication factors that narrow safety margins and increase the possibility of medical error.
  6. Identify sources of potential miscommunication and conflict in day-to-day practice.

Program Times

Date/Time:
9/11/2010 9:00 AM - 9/11/2010 4:45 PM

Location

Organization:  R David Thomas Center
Address:  One Science Dr
City:  Durham
Map:  Show Me!

Credits

0.7 CEU

7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

7 Contact Hours

Faculty

Elizabeth Ross, PT, DPT, MMSc

Anne Akwari, MD. JD

Steven Shaber, JD

Program Fees

$650.00 Registration Fee after 9/3/2010
 

Cancellation Fee

$150.00 Cancellation Fee if notified by 5:00pm on September 7, 2010.
 

Please note: If you register two business days prior, your registration will be processed at the door on the day of the program.




For more information, please call Wake AHEC at (919) 350-8547 or (866) 341-1814.


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