Educational Challenges in Training Patient-Centered Communication in Senior Medical Students

نویسندگان

1 Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Community Health Nursing, Department of Medical Education, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

doi
10.30476/ijms.2025.105331.3924
چکیده

The global strategy of the World Health Organization (WHO) on integrated people-centered healthcare has heightened the focus on patient-centered communication (PCC) skills training for healthcare providers and physicians. PCC skills are one of the six core competencies for physicians, which aim to improve clinical outcomes and patient adherence, as effective healthcare delivery relies on strong physician-patient communication.