Inside the classroom: unpacking how future doctors master patient communication

NCT ID NCT03559998

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at how fourth-year medical students learn to communicate with patients during a required training course. The training included role play, simulated doctor visits, Balint groups, and lectures. Researchers interviewed students and teachers and reviewed written work to understand the learning process. The goal was to build better ways to assess communication skills in future doctors.

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Locations

  • Paris Descartes University, Sorbonne Paris City, Faculty of Medicine

    Paris, 75005, France

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