This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Contractual Partners From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the Softis-Ped project.
Lecturers From this section it is possible to access to the information about the paediatric lecturers involved in the Softis-Ped Project in the 5 European countries involved.
Residents Working with Children Information From this section it is possible to access to the information about the paediatricians involved in the Softis-Ped Project in the 5 European countries involved.
Paediatric students From this section it is possible to access to the information about the paediatric students involved in the Softis-Ped Project in the 5 European countries involved.
Associated Partners As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.

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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 Parents

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2.4. Teaching Soft Skills

2.4.3. Role-plays

Role-play is widely used method for learning communication in medical education. The use of role-play in small groups is an important method to help learners cultivate the skills required to engage in nuanced, often difficult conversations with seriously ill patients. Though role-play decision-making and interpersonal communication skills can be evaluated.

Online Resources

Vicki A. Jackson, M.D., M.P.H., Anthony L. Back, M.D.: Teaching Communication Skills Using Role-Play: An Experience-Based Guide for Educators (2011)

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.