Communication Matters: a Survey Study of Communication Didactics in Obstetrics/Gynecology Residency
Author(s) -
Elizabeth P. Howell,
Jonathan Fischer,
Fidel A. Valea,
Brittany A. Davidson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-020-01017-9
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , communication skills , accreditation , medical education , obstetrics and gynaecology , medicine , residency training , graduate medical education , family medicine , descriptive statistics , psychology , social psychology , pregnancy , continuing education , biology , genetics , statistics , mathematics
Delivery of excellent patient care hinges on effective communication. Improved communication between physicians, patients, and colleagues can facilitate shared decision-making and foster successful interprofessional teams. Despite the importance of this skill, little is understood about the status or acceptability of dedicated communication training during obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) residency.
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