Essential Elements of Communication.

Hofmann, Heather; Constant-Peter, Gregorie; Pearlman, Ruth Ellen Bledsoe · Med Clin North Am · 2022

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Abstract

Relationship-centered communication (RCC) is an effective approach to patient-provider communication. This article describes RCC components known as the essential elements of communication. The article also describes current standard conceptual models for applying RCC to the patient encounter, including a structure for relationship building. The authors also explore the challenges to using RCC.

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