Abstract
Objectives:
Whilst there is significant emphasis on communication skills in the RCPCH curriculum, many Paediatric trainees receive little dedicated communication skills teaching or feedback. We planned a communication skills workshop involving simulated difficult conversations with actors, aimed at doctors working in General Paediatrics.
Methods:
After surveying trainees, we developed communication scenarios addressing both trainees needs and key capabilities in the RCPCH Progress curriculum. These included raising and exploring safeguarding and mental health concerns, dealing with conflict and talking to a bereaved family.
We ran a full day workshop, where each trainee led a simulated communication scenario with an actor and received a full debrief with experienced faculty.
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