PA 513 - Interpers Communication/Hist Taking

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max:

Description: This course provides an introduction to medical history taking and offers practical strategies for effective, patient-centered interpersonal communication. Special topics emphasize technical skills and attitudes of the learner which optimize interpersonal communication and rapport building with patients. Learners will be instructed in the appropriate formats for documentation of patient history as well as techniques to enhance the effectiveness of both history taking and patient education.