Unskilled creativity is counterproductive

Editor – Salmon and Young’s article on creativity in clinical communication makes a thoughtprovoking challenge to clinical communication teachers. It highlights the potential problems of a reductionist approach and the need for flexibility, creativity, authenticity and a holistic approach. It clearly addresses the issue that the teaching of clinical communication involves more than just the teaching of communication skills in isolation.

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