Curriculum Objective
Objective
General Objectives
General Objectives
Illustrate how being a good communicator is a core clinical skill for physicians, and how effective physician-patient communication can foster patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, adherence and improved clinical outcomes (CanMEDS 2015).
Curriculum Block
Professional Competencies 1 / Professional Competencies 3 / Professional Competencies IF
- Indicates most relevant
Activities
PC Session
- Communication Skills 1
- Communication Skills 2
- Communication Skills 3
- Communication Skills 4
- Serious Illness Conversations
Tags
C2LEO
Communicator; Culturally Aware
CanMEDS Roles
Communicator
Develop rapport, trust and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients and families;
Cohort Year
2011
Curriculum Block
Professional Competencies 1
Professional Competencies 3
Professional Competencies IF
General MCC Objectives
Communication Skills
McMaster Professional Competency
Effective Communication
McMaster Program Competencies
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
4.1 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and sociocultural backgrounds
4.4 Demonstrate insight and understanding about emotions and human responses to emotions that allow one to develop and manage interpersonal interactions, including the ability to manage one’s own interpersonal responses
MeSH
Physician-Patient Relations [N05.300.660.625]
Communication [F01.145.209]
Objective Type
Professional Competencies
Professional Competency
Yes
