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A great place to start is to choose the right setting, to use active listeningskills and to have some signposting ideas already prepared. Knowing how to conduct that conversation, though, can be daunting.
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Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, and other medical staff professionally. Active listeningskills to understand patient needs and relay messages accurately.
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