WONCA 2023 Supplement 1: WONCA 2023 abstracts (A–K)ABCHow many times have I told you that the key to consultingwell is to listen well?Dr Gerard Ingham1, Dr Hilton KoppeDEFGHIJK1RACGPListening well is a key skill for general practitioners, yet little attention is paid during medical educationto developing the skill. History taking can become more focused on uncovering diagnostic featuresthan understanding what the patient is trying to communicate. It is easy to recognise when a doctor isnot listening, but what are the features of ‘listening well’ and how should it be taught and learnt?The theme of listening will be introduced with a scene from GP The Musical and explored further with areflective writing task. Participants will be asked to reflect on and discuss their own listening skills andto share tips for how listening can be taught and learnt.298
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