Effective communication skills form part of being a good doctor. Today there is solid evidence to support the teaching of effective communication skills in all medical schools.

Background: The first part of the medical interview is perhaps one of the most significant components of the doctor's role. How to collect relevant information and how to build a therapeutic relationship with the patient ...

Background: Medical practice in Chile has changed dramatically over the last few years. Patients have raised their expectations and there is a growing number of complaints, and malpractice lawsuits. The doctor-patient ...

Introduction: Communication within the medical field is essential to obtain good results from the consultation. This skill must be learned throughout the career and not assumed to be innate. After a systematic review of ...

This article is part of a larger research project, the aim of which is to understand the discursive conditions of access and adherence to an outpatient mental health service at a public hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ...

One of the innovative elements of medical curricula in recent decades is the emphasis on the doctor-patient communication. However, communicative competences go further; they involve cognitive-linguistic skills that support ...

� 2016, Sociedad Medica de Santiago. All rights reserved. For several years and in many different ways, medical errors have been studied. As expected, the majority of efforts have been directed to prevent clinical errors ...

For several years and in many different ways, medical errors have been studied. As expected, the majority of efforts have been directed to prevent clinical errors during the different phases of health care. Nevertheless, ...