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Empowering patients with communication skills Dr Jayne Little ST4

Empowering patients with communication skills Dr Jayne Little ST4. The importance of effective c ommunication. Can we empower patients and allow them to participate more actively in the consultation? Can we better prepare them for their 1 st clinic visit?

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Empowering patients with communication skills Dr Jayne Little ST4

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  1. Empowering patients with communication skills Dr Jayne Little ST4

  2. The importance of effective communication • Can we empower patients and allow them to participate more actively in the consultation? • Can we better prepare them for their 1stclinic visit? • Can this improve satisfaction and outcome?

  3. What did we do? • Information letter sent pre-1st appointment • 110 alternate new patients over 6 months • Describing the nature of a typical appointment • Detailing specific questions with advise on preparation • Satisfaction questionnaires completed by patients and doctors

  4. What did we find?

  5. How has this changed things and what else can we do? • All new patients now receive this letter • ‘How can I get the most out of the consultation? • Further communication skills training as part of patient education courses • Rheumatoid arthritis • Fibromyalgia • Explain the way we communicate and why

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