Decoding Effective Communication Skills in Patient Care

Oct 11, 2025

The Department of Orthopaedics at KS Hegde Medical Academy conducted a training program for postgraduates on 11th October 2025 at the Ortho OPD Seminar Hall. The sessions led by Dr. Sanath Kumar Shetty, Dr. Kiran Hari, Dr. Mahammad Ansar and Dr. Alden D’Souza focused on key areas, including effective communication, breaking bad news, shared decision-making, patient-centred care and proper clinical documentation.

Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, postgraduate trainees gained practical skills to handle sensitive situations with empathy, involve patients in decision-making and ensure accurate documentation for improved medico-legal safety.