The Necessity of Teaching Psychological Principles to Medical Students in a Clinical Setting: A Pilot Study of Subsequent Patient Visits.

Sebastian, C. Simon; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ295909

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Necessity of Teaching Psychological Principles to Medical Students in a Clinical Setting: A Pilot Study of Subsequent Patient Visits.

Sebastian, C. Simon; And Others

Teaching of Psychology, v11 n1 p26-28 Feb 1984

Training medical students in physician/patient interaction skills resulted in a reduction of the number of times patients failed to show for their scheduled appointments. However, students were ambivalent about recommending the course to future students. (RM)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Research, Higher Education, Interaction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Medical Care Evaluation, Medical Education, Physician Patient Relationship, Psychology, Skill Development, Student Reaction

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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