MASTERING THE ART OF CONVERSATION IN PEDIATRICS – THE KEY IN PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS
Communication is a vital skill in the medical world and it differs from the communication in any other areas due to the particular problems that are exposed and their intimate nature. The talent to speak effectively with the patient constitutes a basic element in achieving a safe and successful me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_PEDIATRICS/Revista_Romana_de_PEDIATRIE-2017-Nr.1/RJP_2017_1_EN_Art-01.pdf |
| Summary: | Communication is a vital skill in the medical world and it differs from the communication in any other areas due
to the particular problems that are exposed and their intimate nature. The talent to speak effectively with the
patient constitutes a basic element in achieving a safe and successful medical act. The art of conversation in
the relationship between the doctor and his patient must be learned and mastered with craftsmanship especially when the patients are children. Because communication is the most common “medical procedure”, it is
important for the physician to have the ability to communicate openly, to show tolerance and compassion for the patient, in order to carry out an effective daily medical activity.
Diagnostic errors in pediatrics represent a branch which is less explored and accepted. Mistakes are not easy
to accept by anyone, and doctors make no exception. In order to carry out his activity in optimum conditions, a
doctor must be versed not only in pediatrics pathology, but also in child psychology. |
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| ISSN: | 1454-0398 2069-6175 |