Professional Challenges: Shaping our Professional Future Session
PC 20 - Enhancing patient care through the cultivation of personal soft skills
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Annemiek Snoeckx, Zandhoven / BE
2
How to build strong communication abilities?
15:00Adrian Brady, Cork / IE
3
Seeing me, not just the image: the importance of empathy and self-awareness
15:00Steve Ebdon-Jackson, Reading / UK
4
Interpersonal skills: teamplay in radiology
15:00Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, Amsterdam / NL
5
Panel discussion: How can soft skills be made part of our daily practice?
40:00Panel discussion: How can soft skills be made part of our daily practice?
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Annemiek Snoeckx, Zandhoven / Belgium
15 min
How to build strong communication abilities?
Adrian Brady, Cork / Ireland
- To understand the importance of communication in our work.
- To learn ways of increasing direct radiologist-patient interaction.
- To consider the need for clear communication with referrers in our reports.
15 min
Seeing me, not just the image: the importance of empathy and self-awareness
Steve Ebdon-Jackson, Reading / United Kingdom
- To understand the patient's experience beyond the clinical encounter.
- To recognise the impact of empathy and emotional intelligence on building trust and improving patient outcomes.
- To suggest small yet meaningful practices into daily radiology workflows that promote a more compassionate approach to care.
15 min
Interpersonal skills: teamplay in radiology
Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, Amsterdam / Netherlands
- To understand the value of collaboration and mutual respect within multidisciplinary teams.
- To identify common challenges in team dynamics and strategies to manage conflict constructively.
- To learn techniques to build psychological safety and a culture of support within radiology departments.
40 min
Panel discussion: How can soft skills be made part of our daily practice?