Patient Communication

Patient Communication is a critical skill in healthcare that focuses on effectively conveying information between healthcare providers and patients to improve health outcomes. Coursera's Patient Communication catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles of clear, empathetic, and patient-centered communication in medical settings. You'll learn to actively listen, use appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues, explain complex medical information in understandable terms, and build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds. Mastering patient communication skills will enhance your ability to provide compassionate care, improve patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans, and ultimately contribute to better health outcomes in your medical practice.
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Results for "patient communication"

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Parent Communication, Child Development, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Family Support, Psychiatry, Working With Children, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Observation

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    The State University of New York

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Critical Thinking

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Occupational Health, Anatomy, Health Systems, Technical Communication, Personal protective equipment, Stress Management

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Human Development, Child Development, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness, Patient Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Patient Communication

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental Health

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing

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    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Patient Coordination, Practice Management Software, Care Coordination, Patient Flow, Case Management, Health Technology, Technology Roadmaps, No-Code Development, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation, Decision Making

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

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