How can clinical communication be taught so that future doctors not only deliver information but truly listen to patients?
International experience in teaching clinical communication demonstrates how to develop empathy and professional interaction in medical education in ways that foster trust and respect in patient encounters. This video explores evidence-based teaching practices: how to begin developing communication skills from the early stages, how this type of training differs from other clinical disciplines, and how it can be integrated into educational programmes.
Particular attention is given to understanding communication as a clinical skill, adapting teaching methods to different contexts and resource settings, and creating practice opportunities even without access to simulated patients.