An Interactive Presentation for Practising Physicians
Better Physician-Patient
Communication for Better Patient Outcomes
Health Canada
Santé Canada
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
The Maintenance of Competence (MOCOMP®) Program
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Talking Tools 1 I
An Interactive Presentation for Practising Physicians
Better Physician-Patient
Communication for Better Patient Outcomes
This presentation kit and video have been developed as part of the Canadian Breast Cancer Initiative, Health Canada.
T alking T ools I
Better Physician-Patient Communication for Better Patient Outcomes
Presenters, Read Me First!
Talking Tools I is an hour-long interactive presentation kit aimed at helping to raise physicians’ awareness about the importance of patient-physician communication. It is designed to be delivered by a single presenter to groups of practising physicians. While the kit uses the example of breast cancer to demonstrate the importance of good patient-physician communication, it can be used by physicians working in any medical specialty. The presentation is divided into four major components in which presenters give a brief overview of the issues and background related to the initiative, show a short video, lead the group in a role play and discussion sessions based on the video, and summarize the presentation’s goals and findings. Included in the kit are a video, a presenter’s guide and supporting overhead transparencies, and participant handouts. Presenters will require a VCR and monitor, as well as an overhead projector. Presenters do not require formal training or expertise in communications — a few hours of preparation, enthusiasm and commitment are the main ingredients for success. Questions? If you are interested in learning more about Health Canada’s Talking Tools series, or would like to request additional copies, please write to: Adult Health