Virtual Patients for Communication Skills Training: A Mixed Methods Evaluation

Virtual patients are an effective and engaging tool for improving healthcare communication skills in clinical trainees.

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Cureus
Published
2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91005
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1
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Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
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Abstract

Virtual patients are an effective and engaging tool for improving healthcare communication skills in clinical trainees.

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Khyber Medical College (PK), Saidu Teaching Hospital (PK), Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK), Women Medical College (PK), University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar (PK)
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