Abstract:Background
The Chinese healthcare system is affected by frequent disputes between physicians and patients. Although recent reforms have contributed towards improving the patient-physician relationship, distrust in physicians is still high. Communication skills (CS) training of physicians holds the key to improving patient confidence and diffusing stressful situations. This nationwide survey reports on the status of CS training in medical education in China, and the experiences and attitudes of physicians towa… Show more
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