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Table 1 SPIKES protocol of communication

From: An educational approach using interprofessional (IP) role plays and patient narratives to inculcate empathy and communication among undergraduates in breast cancer management

S

Setting up the interview

P

Assessing the patient's perception

I

Obtaining the patient's invitation

K

Giving knowledge and information

E

Addressing the patient's emotions with empathetic responses

S

Strategy and summary

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BMC Medical Education

ISSN: 1472-6920

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