John M. Travaline, Robert Ruchinskas, and Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, Jr
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2005 105: 13-18.
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The communication methods of physicians-in-training are increasingly being
viewed by the medical community as a set of measurable, modifiable, and
evolving behavior patterns and interpersonal skill sets. Current literature
offers healthcare professionals instructions for listening, explaining,
questioning, counseling, and motivating patients, and these techniques are now
becoming central to the goal of delivering a fully tailored health
prescription. In fact, 65% of medical schools now teach communication skills
to medical students and postgraduates. Additionally, patient-physician
communication is objectively evaluated as a core competency in various
accreditation settings.
