Communication skills in primary care

• Main Authors: Abdul Hadi, Azwanis, Azmi, Nurul Husna
• Other Authors: Md Aris, Mohd Aznan
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA Public aspects of medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/97749/1/Family%20Medicine%20Handbook%20Chapter%202.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/97749/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Apart from solid medical knowledge, a primary care physician must be equipped with good communication skills. One of the main advantages of having good communication skills is to make it easier for the physician and patient to connect in order to reach holistic medical management. History taking is...