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Introduction <p>Effective communication is a fundamental clinical skill that significantly influences patient outcomes, satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and medico-legal safety. Despite advances in medical technology, communication failures remain a major contributor to patient dissatisfaction, medical errors, and litigation.</p> Materials and methods <p>This narrative review examines the principles, models, and evidence underpinning effective communication in medical practice, including patient–doctor interactions, breaking bad news, shared decision-making, interprofessional communication, and training strategies. PubMed and AI search engines used to search for references for various aspects of the communication skills.</p> Conclusion <p>The review highlights structured communication frameworks, empathy-driven approaches, and educational interventions that can enhance communication competence among healthcare professionals.</p>

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Improving Communication Skills in Medical Practice: A Narrative Review

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月18日

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  • Amar Deshpande,
  • Dileep Hoysal,
  • Shraddha Patkar

摘要

Introduction

Effective communication is a fundamental clinical skill that significantly influences patient outcomes, satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and medico-legal safety. Despite advances in medical technology, communication failures remain a major contributor to patient dissatisfaction, medical errors, and litigation.

Materials and methods

This narrative review examines the principles, models, and evidence underpinning effective communication in medical practice, including patient–doctor interactions, breaking bad news, shared decision-making, interprofessional communication, and training strategies. PubMed and AI search engines used to search for references for various aspects of the communication skills.

Conclusion

The review highlights structured communication frameworks, empathy-driven approaches, and educational interventions that can enhance communication competence among healthcare professionals.