Doctor-patient communication: the Toronto consensus statement

Doctor-patient communication: the Toronto consensus statement

30 NOVEMBER 1991 | Michael Simpson, Robert Buckman, Moira Stewart, Peter Maguire, Mack Lipkin, Dennis Novack, James Till
The report, compiled for staff at Northern General Hospital and Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, acknowledges the efforts of hundreds of professionals and volunteers who assisted in the Hillsborough stadium disaster. It highlights the importance of neuropsychological assessments and references various studies on traumatic asphyxia, neurosurgical anesthesia, and long-term neurological sequelae. The report also discusses the need for new legislation and thanks several individuals for access to neuropsychological reports. The Toronto consensus statement on doctor-patient communication emphasizes the critical role of effective communication in clinical practice. It identifies common communication problems, such as missed psychosocial diagnoses and lack of patient education, and their negative impact on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The statement outlines the importance of active listening, empathy, and clear explanations, and suggests that these skills can be taught and assessed. It calls for integrating communication skills training into medical education and continuing education programs, and addresses the need for faculty development and research in this area. The statement concludes by highlighting the urgent need to improve doctor-patient communication to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.The report, compiled for staff at Northern General Hospital and Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, acknowledges the efforts of hundreds of professionals and volunteers who assisted in the Hillsborough stadium disaster. It highlights the importance of neuropsychological assessments and references various studies on traumatic asphyxia, neurosurgical anesthesia, and long-term neurological sequelae. The report also discusses the need for new legislation and thanks several individuals for access to neuropsychological reports. The Toronto consensus statement on doctor-patient communication emphasizes the critical role of effective communication in clinical practice. It identifies common communication problems, such as missed psychosocial diagnoses and lack of patient education, and their negative impact on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The statement outlines the importance of active listening, empathy, and clear explanations, and suggests that these skills can be taught and assessed. It calls for integrating communication skills training into medical education and continuing education programs, and addresses the need for faculty development and research in this area. The statement concludes by highlighting the urgent need to improve doctor-patient communication to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
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