Surgery chat class: will it make doctors easier to understand?
NCT ID NCT06654310
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looks at a special training program called Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery (FCS) for surgeons and surgery trainees. The goal is to see if the training helps surgeons communicate better with patients and each other. About 600 people will take part, and researchers will measure how well the training works and if it can be used in many hospitals.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better communication training programs for surgeons, improving patient care and teamwork.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, so results may not apply to all surgical programs. The training's impact on actual patient outcomes is not directly measured.
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