Εστιάζοντας στην επικοινωνία με τον ασθενή: τo εισαγωγικό μάθημα “Σχέση Ιατρού-Ασθενούς” στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης

This brief report focuses on the communication between doctor-patient and provides the brief description of the skills that should accompany the doctor in his / her meeting with the patient. This review article refers also to the experience gained at the Medical School of Crete where a course on the "doctor-patient relationship" and on “compassionate health care” have been included in its medical curriculum.