Communications Skills

The overall objective of this course is to understand the basics of communication skills and its major role in the daily life of health professionals. Show empathy & demonstrate breaking bad news effectively and demonstrate a willingness to be open about themselves, their skills, ideas and responses to people and situations.

During this course students will conduct and record medical interview and learn to perform general physical examination.

By the end of this course, students will be able to obtain a complete Medical Hx related to Nervous System, Otolaryngeal and Ophthalmic disorders, Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients and their family members demonstrate knowledge of appropriate communication skills in the clinical setting, exhibit keenness to acquire knowledge and skills needed for successful clinical encounter and medical interview. Prove effective utilization of self-directed learning time, exhibit compassion and honesty with patients and their family members respect boundaries and Communicate politely with tutors, peers, and members of the medical team.

By the end of this course, students will be able to obtain a complete Medical Hx of disorders related to Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal and Hematological systems, obtain a detailed comprehensive Hx of the chief complaint and pertaining Hx, explore life style, environmental, and occupational factors pertinent to presentation(s) covered in each session, communicate respectfully and effectively with patients and their family members ,demonstrate knowledge of appropriate communication skills in the clinical setting, exhibit keenness to acquire knowledge and skills needed for successful clinical encounter and medical interview, prove effective utilization of self-directed learning time, exhibit compassion and honesty with patients and their family members, respect boundaries, collaborate with peers, tutors, medical team members, and hospital staff, utilize time and resources provided towards effective completion of session objectives and tasks and understand the role of physicians as health advocates.

By the end of this course the students should be able to, take clinical history of a patient with Musculoskeletal, skin, renal, Endocrine and Gynecological & obstetrics problems and/or complaints, perform general physical examination, perform focused physical examination of the Musculoskeletal, skin, abdominal, and reproductive systems.