Advanced Communication Skills Workshop

Learn strategies for effective and empathic clinician - patient communication

This 3-day workshop consists of short lectures introducing course material and small group practice sessions with simulated patients. Experienced facilitators will guide and support you throughout the course.

Topics covered include fundamental communication skills, responding to emotion, discussing treatment options, discussing serious news, conflict, mismatched expectations, goals of care, assisted dying and transitions to end of life. The majority of cases will be based around oncology and palliative care scenarios, but this year we have widened the scope to include renal and general medical/geriatrics scenarios. No specialty specific knowledge is required, and the course is suitable for all medical specialties. Although initially developed for advanced trainee registrars, the course is appropriate for SMOs, registrars and senior nurses.

This course is endorsed by the NZ Medical Oncology Advanced Training Committee as meeting the communication skills requirements for medical oncology advanced trainees. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided daily.

Here’s what some of our previous participants said about the course:

“This is a wonderful example of how much confidence and skill can be improved in a short time, with practice in a safe environment. It is a tremendously helpful course” 

“Excellent, 5 stars, and every clinician would benefit 

 “This should be strongly advised for all physician trainees regardless of specialty as it was invaluable at helping with a very challenging part of our job” 

 “It is amazing. It should be mandatory for all doctors!” 

 “It is awesome, and all registrars should have to do it as the skills learnt will last and benefit your entire career and patients / families you serve” 

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