There is an increasing need within health systems for effective communication between allstakeholders in patients’ care. Effective communication between health professionals and patientshas been found to have a positive impact on decreasing readmission rates, understanding treatment options, saving costs, and improving overall health outcomes for patients. This session addresses multiple examples of improving health workforce communication.

2018115: Coaching approaches among medical students, health professionals and individuals in their educational environment

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.

Prof. Lidia Georgieva, Medical University Sofia, Bulgaria

2018127: International analysis of dentist needs in terms of interpersonal communication with patients

Mrs. Inga Kolomyjska, KIKO Educational Solutions Sp. zo. o., Poland

2018134: The Significance of a Sensory Garden in the Formation of “The Room of Closeness”

Ms. Inger-Lise Magnussen, Nord University, Norway

2018144: Developing Medical English Courses which Reinforce Patient Centred Communication Skills, Involve Intercultural Training and Instil Leadership Skills

Ms. Maria Chionis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece