Six functions of medical communication
Fostering relationship
Gathering information
Providing information
Decision making
Enabling disease and treatment related behaviour
Responding to emotions
There are generally 3 types of endpoints. Name all and also their general goal
Short term
satisfaction and intention to adhere
Intermediate
adherence and anxiety reduction
Long-term
health and QoL
Is short term or long term endpoints more important?
Long term, as the overall aim is optimal health. Good communication, adherence and satisfaction is only means for an end
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