Counselling skills in obstetrics and gynecological patients considering medical, emotional, cultural and legal perspectives: a commentary

Authors

  • Manika Agarwal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
  • Kaushiki Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20220208

Keywords:

Counselling, Empathy, Patients, Relationship

Abstract

Communication is an important skill which doctors must possess in order to deal with patients and build a good rapport with them. It not only increases communication and understanding but also helps to break bad news to the patient with more empathy. In this study we have taken four cases from our hospital where good counselling plays an important role in patient management. We deal with such patients in our routine life and lessons learnt play an important role in dealing with similar patients with ease in future.

Author Biographies

Manika Agarwal, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Associate Professor and Unit Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong

Kaushiki Singh, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

PG, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Published

2022-01-28

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): February 2022

Section

Other