Having Effective Conversations with Colleagues in Difficult Situations

A short intensive clinical communication session for trainees who are attending the Scottish Society of Physicians Annual Conference (29th September). Delegates will watch a real time interactive demonstration led by EC4H tutors and will have the opportunity throughout the session to contribute suggestions and feedback to the tutor team.
The scenario will focus on having difficult conversations with colleagues, Trainees will be asked to submit their own scenarios involving a challenging conversations with a colleague in advance of the session.  One of these scenarios will be used as the basis for the wokshop.

Learning Outcomes

• Review your current practice in relation to communication in clinical situations with colleagues
• Identify your personal learning objectives and develop strategies for addressing them with your peer group
• Identify and practice ways of increasing the effectiveness of your communication
• Exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues