Medical improv: a novel approach to teaching communication and professionalism skills. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Medical improv: a novel approach to teaching communication and professionalism skills. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published July 2016

Medical improv: a novel approach to teaching communication and professionalism skills.

Watson K, Fu B. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Jul 26; [Epub ahead of print].

Medical students and residents can benefit from learning communication skills early in their training. This commentary describes medical improvisation as a way to improve clinicianlistening behaviors, teamwork, communication, and empathy among clinicians.

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