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"

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    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telecommunications, Primary Care

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiography, Patient Communication, Radiology, Risk Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

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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

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

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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: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Patient Communication

  • Status: New
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    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Open Source Technology, Patient Communication, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Support Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, ChatGPT, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Automation, Medical Coding

  • Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Communication

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    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Predictive Analytics, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Communication, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Computer Science, Medical Support, Business Strategy, Business

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

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