Elin Fjerstad

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Elin Fjerstad (f. 1964) er psykologspesialist ved Enhet for psykiske helsetjenester i somatikken, Diakonhjemmet Sykehus.

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Articles by Elin Fjerstad

Communication as a tool in clinical practice

Ingrid Hyldmo,
Elin Fjerstad,
Ásgeir Bragason,
Anders Husby,
Nina Lang,
Anette Hylen Ranhoff,
Sigrid Ødegård,
Arnstein Finset

28.10.2014: Failure of communication between the doctor and the patient/next of kin is a frequent cause of complaints. Good communication, on the other hand, is a source of patient satisfaction, better health for the patient and self-efficacy in the doctor. How can the training in communication skills for...