Issues in communication skills teaching

1. Why

are there problems

are there solutions - is there evidence that CS can overcome these problems and make a difference to the consultation

2. Can

can you learn - can they be taught

is it retained

3. What

can we define what we are trying to teach

is there a curriculum / a structure / content

4. How

experiential, problem-based

knowledge-based

5. How to structure learning

structure learning over time, curriculum planning