Authors: van Dalen J.¹; Bartholomeus P.¹; Kerkhofs E.¹; Lulofs R.²; van Thiel J.³; Rethans J.-J.¹; Scherpbier A. J. J. A.⁴; van der Vleuten C. P. M.⁵

Source: Medical Teacher, Volume 23, Number 3, 1 May 2001 , pp. 245-251(7)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

Abstract:

In order to share the issues involved in setting up a communication skills training programme in a medical school, the development of such a programme at the Skillslab of Maastricht Medical School, the Netherlands, is described and the problems encountered are addressed. A multidisciplinary working group developed teaching goals for communication skills, focused on observable behaviour to be displayed by students. These teaching goals were incorporated in a generic model for doctor-patient communication. A longitudinal training programme was created, throughout the four years of the preclinical curriculum. Students meet in small groups of 10, once every 2 weeks. In between group sessions they practise consultation skills in simulated patient contacts. Communication skills are assessed in the annual multiple station examination. In the development of this programme the following consecutive actions were taken: teaching material was produced, and an assessment tool was developed, as were instruments for programme evaluation. The programme evaluation allowed student feedback to teachers, the teachers" departments, and the administration of the medical school. Finally, teacher training was professionalized.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Skillslab, Universiteit Maastricht, The Netherlands 2: Department of Medical, Clinical and Experimental Psychology, Universiteit Maastricht, The Netherlands 3: Department of General Practice, Universiteit Maastricht, The Netherlands 4: Institute for Medical Education, Universiteit Maastricht, The Netherlands 5: Department of Educational Development and Research, Universiteit Maastricht, The Netherlands

Publication date: 2001-05-01

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