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Communication in health care: lessons from a standardized patient [PODCAST]

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Join Esther Covington, a professional standardized patient. Esther shares her firsthand experiences, shedding light on the critical role communication, empathy, and assumptions play in medical education. We delve into the impact of assumptions on patient care, the importance of empathy in health care, and how health care providers can cultivate these essential skills. Discover how Esther’s insights as a standardized patient offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by medical trainees and practicing physicians.

Esther Covington is a professional standardized patient.

She discusses the KevinMD article, “The impact of assumptions on patient communication in medical training.”

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