The training needs analysis and improvement strategies of general practitioners＆#39; communica-tion skills

Abstract

Objective To point out the weak link of general medical education and explore the training mode and evaluation mechanism for communication. Methods Totally 100 general practi-tioners from four Shanghai hospitals took a questionnaire survey to know the present situation and the training needs of doctor-patient communication skills. Results Among all the subjects, there were 73%who thought strengthening the doctor communication ability was the key to improving the doctor-patient relationship, 71%who chose doctor-patient communication practice course as the training con-tent, 78%who tended to personalized analysis and guide, 57%who accepted experienced GP in class. Conclusion For GPS communication skills training requirements, curriculum integration, clinical practice teaching should be strengthened to set up the corresponding training evaluation system. Key words: General practitioner; Communication skills; Training needs; Assessment