Search results for "Communication Skills"
Clinical Skills Committee accepting proposals for Internal Medicine Meeting 2019
The committee is most interested in workshops that have a high likelihood of changing physician behavior using proven teaching techniques or new and innovative teaching strategies that have yet to be tested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/02/6.htm
2 May 2017
Medical schools respond to the opioid epidemic
Until very recently, medical schools offered little or no training in addiction medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/opioids-medical-education.htm
1 Jan 2017
Put patients in the driver's seat to steer toward better health
Engaging patients in managing their own chronic diseases can be the key to helping them achieve their goals and improve outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/education.htm
1 Feb 2008
Deadline extended for workshop proposals at Internal Medicine Meeting 2018
The Clinical Skills Committee is most interested in workshops that have a high likelihood of changing physician behavior using proven teaching techniques or new and innovative teaching strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/19/5.htm
19 Apr 2016
Palliative care's place outside cancer
Integrated palliative care is important in offering comfort measures to patients with conditions that are expected to shorten their life spans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/palliative-cares-place-outside-cancer.htm
1 Jun 2019
Clinical skills proposals for Internal Medicine 2012 wanted
The Clinical Skills Subcommittee (CSSC) is now accepting proposals for Internal Medicine 2012, to be held April 19-21, 2012. The CSSC welcomes all proposals but places a priority on interactive workshops that focus on the acquisition or improvement of physical examination skills, communication skills, and procedural skills. The CSSC is most interested in workshops that have a high likelihood of changing physician behavior using proven teaching techniques or new and innovative teaching strategies that have yet to be tested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/25/11.htm
25 Jan 2011
Interacting with the computer screen instead of the patient
Computer screen can be barrier between doctor and patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/computer.htm
1 Feb 2008
Learning to learn: Simulators are easy, inexpensive to make
There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars on learning simulators when they can be made with supplies that cost pocket change and a few hours of time. Examples from the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center provide step-by-step instructions for learning to drain an abscess.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/waxman.htm
1 Oct 2010
Updated ACP Diabetes Care Guide features enhancements for residents
Clarification to a previous issue
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/10.htm
14 Dec 2010
Letter to the Editor
A reader disagrees with an article that stated it is unacceptable to ever dismiss a patient who does not comply with medical advice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/letter.htm
1 May 2014