23-10-2024 | Editorial
Communication in Clinical and Educational Spaces: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors:
Kelli Qua, PhD, Stephen Fuest, MD, Nigist Taddese, MBChB, Donna Windish, MD, MPH, Irina (Era) Kryzhanovskaya, MD
Published in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Excerpt
Communication in medical education and clinical practice has undergone significant transformations in the ever-evolving landscape of medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic brought rapid and dramatic changes to how we communicate with each other, including prioritizing remote work, video meetings, and asynchronous care.
1,2 These changes bring forth professional opportunities and challenges. The following articles highlight shifts in asynchronous communication between physicians, during feedback conversations, and surrounding communication in a focused specialty. This editorial explores the shifting dynamics of communication within clinical and educational settings and opportunities to amplify successes or improve shortcomings. …