Communicating with patients for non clinical staff in GP practice

Taking place on Tuesday, 2 September, between 9.30am and 12.30pm. This interactive Zoom course aims to enhance the confidence and resilience of front-of-house staff in communicating with patients while prioritising patient safety and mitigating the risk of complaints.

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This interactive Zoom course aims to enhance the confidence and resilience of front-of-house staff in communicating with patients while prioritising patient safety and mitigating the risk of complaints.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • Evaluating patient service and desired feedback.
  • The importance of great communication skills.
  • Overcoming barriers to effective communication.
  • Creating patient-centred conversations.
  • Understanding and managing patient expectations.
  • Developing positive communication skills (active listening, asking questions, managing emotional reactions, body language).
  • A consistent team approach to patient communication.

By the end of the course, attendees will:

  • Feel more equipped and confident in patient communication.
  • Have improved skills in active listening, questioning, and managing emotional reactions.
  • Understand how to create partnerships and opportunities for patient-centred conversations.


This course includes pre-course reading that you will receive by email approximately 1 week before the course.

This course is led by Dawn Broadberry, Broadberry Consulting, and MDDUS risk adviser, Kay Louise Grant.

Upon completion, a certificate detailing three hours of verifiable CPD will be provided by MDDUS to all attendees.

Course fees:

MDDUS medical member: £75
Non-member: £110


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To take part in this workshop:

  • You must be able to access and join a Zoom meeting from whatever device you choose to use.
  • Participants require a PC or laptop which has either a webcam and microphone integrated (or attached). Alternatively delegates can use a tablet/phone (although some functionality may be unavailable and you may not be able to see all delegates).
  • Participants must be willing to share their names and webcam with other participants whilst attending the workshop. 
  • The Training & CPD team at MDDUS will email you joining instructions to attend the course of your choice a few days before the event. 

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