Webinar: Communication doesn't have to be so clinical
More than ever as we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, treatment of individuals must be tailored, while still keeping within your board's codes and guidelines and meeting general requirements. As a medical defence insurer, MIPS is sometimes also notified of the breakdown in communication between colleagues and how this can impact not only the welfare of practitioners, but also the patients they treat. This webinar is designed to inform you that fine-tuning your communication style doesn’t require further study. It doesn’t have to be so clinical, it comes down to following some basic rules which will hold you in good stead throughout your career. This webinar will cover some key codes of conduct and the main college guidelines to also help you navigate through any difficult scenarios when communicating with your patients and colleagues.
- Understand the basic principles of communication with patients, staff and colleagues
- Learn how poor communication can impact your patients, colleagues and you
- Recognise some key factors to improve communication in your practice.
Presented by:
Dr Chris Bolton has worked as a clinico-legal adviser for MIPS for over ten years. Professionally he is a full time practicing paediatric anaesthetist who has worked both in Australia and Canada. He was awarded a PhD in 2005 for his work in the evaluation of quality in clinical practice.
Accreditation:
Dental 1 hr
RACGP 2 points
ACRRM 1 Core point