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Training of Lecturers

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This training package is addressed to lecturers and trainers in the field of paediatrics on how to assist paediatric undergraduate and resident students in developing and consolidating their soft skills for improving the quality of paediatric services.

Communicating with Other Health Care Staff in Pediatrics

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5.2. Types of Communication
Good communication skills are fundamental for those working in health and social care.

Globally, policymakers have identified interprofessional collaboration and communication as a key means by which to improve the quality and safety of patient care.

Care staff must learn professional communication techniques (and know how to apply them) to create a better health care environment.

In communicating with others, the health care staff needs to be able to use a variety of strategies to ensure that professional practice meets health and social care needs and facilitates a positive working relationship.

There are different types and styles of communication that need to be taken in consideration whilst discussing on communication with other health care staff. Some of those are described in the following chapter.
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