Course: Behaviour & communication-1 credits: 1

In the module Behavior and Communication, which is part of the learning trajectory of Medical Practice, we work on the professional CanMEDs roles of communicator, collaborator, organizer/manager, and (professional) personal leadership. In Behavior and Communication 2 (GC2), the concept of diversity is discussed extensively concerning patient behavior. Attention is paid to intercultural competence and communication, health skills, stress, and chronic complaints. In addition, the practice and discussion of consultation are extended with communication skills in physical examination and policy/treatment plan discussion. Attention is paid to observation and self-perception or reflection in communication.  Partly through role-play and working with training actors, the treated concepts are practiced and discussed.  Attention is paid to efficient, structured (medical) consultation, communication skills during physical examination and feedback of the collected data to the patient, and reflection on his own (professional) actions. Items related to working with various target groups from a health psychology perspective, sociology, and medical anthropology are discussed. Topics to be dealt with follow the cases and patient problems discussed in the clinical medicine courses.