Overcoming preconceptions and perceived barriers to medical communication using a ‘dual role‐play’ training course

Background:  Communication is a core component of clinical competence. We introduced a dual role‐play (DRP) course, in which participants role‐played both the doctor‐candidate and the standardized patient. The aim of the study was to assess the usefulness of a DRP communication course for physicians and to identify factors that inhibit effective medical communication.

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