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Perspect Med Educ
; 1(4): 207-213, 2012 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23205345
ABSTRACT
Medical consultation (patient-doctor encounter), consisting of history taking, physical examination and treatment, is the starting point of any contact between doctor and patient. Learning to conduct a consultation is a complex skill. Both communicative and medical contents need to be applied and integrated. Conducting an adequate consultation is a skill which is gradually learned and perfected during training and career. This article discusses the background and implementation of a longitudinal integrated consultation training programme in clerkships. In the programme, the student's reflection on the consultation plays an important role in education and assessment.