title: Communication skills and clinical methods: a new introductory course.
abstract: In the revised medical curriculum at Sheffield University, a new 4-week introductory clinical course has been introduced to teach communication skills, clinical history-taking and physical examination. There is no formal examination for the course, which has been evaluated by feedback from students and tutors with questionnaires and group discussion.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Practice, University of Sheffield.
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Joesbury
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Bax
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Hannay
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations