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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

A Medical Secretary is an important member of a health care team who performs administrative and other supportive tasks in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals and doctor’s offices. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, and other medical staff professionally.

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21 Tips for How to Improve the Patient Experience

Walker Info - Patient Experience

Listen Patients want to feel heard. A Medscape poll found 89% of nurses and 87% of physicians rated their listening skills as high. Demonstrate Care for Patients’ Health Nearly 700,000 people acquire infections during a hospital stay every year. Let the ease of a personal conversation lead into the medical discussion.

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How to Get Accepted to Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Accepted Blog

So it’s kind of hard to pinpoint one particular skill or characteristic that we’re looking for other than someone who is empathetic, want to be in the profession, willing to work long hours, willing to have good listening skills, and compassionate and thoughtful and someone who is willing to be a lifelong learner.

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Why is the psychological state of a patient so important for a nurse to know?

Scrubs

Communication skills help nurses to build trust , establish a good relationship, and get an accurate understanding of the patient’s condition. Developing a rapport with patients involves creating a connection and building trust, which is facilitated by good communication, listening skills, and empathy.