On-site in Tartu 28 July - 11 August 2024
Communication is an important component in all areas of life, especially where you have to work with people such as medicine, psychology, social work, etc. Communication is also an important component in collegial relationships, including skills that help reduce tensions and conflicts.
Patient-centred communication is an approach to healthcare communication that prioritises the needs and preferences of the patient. It involves actively engaging patients in their healthcare by fostering a collaborative and respectful relationship between healthcare providers and patients. This approach recognises the importance of the patient's perspective, values, and autonomy in the decision-making process. Adopting patient-centred communication practices has been associated with improved patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment plans, and health outcomes. It helps build trust between patients and healthcare providers, fostering a positive and supportive healthcare environment.
The objective of the course is to enable learners to acquire evidence-based basic knowledge of person/patient-centred communication and counselling and create conditions for their application in standard situations and get an idea of how to develop their communication skills further.
Focus area: | Medicine | Coordinating unit at UT | Department of Family Medicine and Public Health |
Study Field: | Patient-centred communication | Course Leader | Inga Karton, PhD |
Format | Summer Course | Location | Tartu, Estonia |
Course dates: | 28 July - 11 August 2024 | Apply by: | 31 May 2024 |
ECTS: | 3 | Fee: | 800 EUR |
Study group | bachelor's, master's, PhD | Language | English |
Lecturers:
Preliminary programme
Sunday, July 28.
Arrival
Monday, July 29.
An overview of motivational interviewing (MI) and client-centred communication
Tuesday, July 30.
MI spirit and processes
Wednesday, July 31.
Basic communication skills
Thursday, August 1.
Attitudes, stereotypes, communication barriers, conflicts
Friday, August 2.
Practice with simulated patients I
Saturday, August 3 / Sunday, August 4. Weekend/Cultural events
Monday, August 5.
Engaging, reflecting, summarising
Tuesday, August 6.
Focusing, asking, giving information
Wednesday, August 7.
Evoking
Thursday, August 8.
Planning
Friday, August 9.
Practice with simulated patients II
Saturday, August 10/ Sunday, August 11. Departure
Entry requirements:
PS: Only complete applications including all annexes submitted by the deadline will be considered for selection.
After passing the subject, the student:
Two weeks prior to the start of the programme an information file will be sent to all participants. This file contains the daily schedule and relevant contact information of the programme managers.
Students are responsible for their travel, accommodation and travel insurance (visa arrangements if needed) from their home country to Tartu and back to their home country. It is recommended to visit the Tartu Welcome Centre website and arrival and housing section to find accommodation opportunities.