PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - R J Howells AU - H A Davies AU - J D Silverman TI - Teaching and learning consultation skills for paediatric practice AID - 10.1136/adc.2005.073775 DP - 2006 Apr 01 TA - Archives of Disease in Childhood PG - 367--370 VI - 91 IP - 4 4099 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/91/4/367.short 4100 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/91/4/367.full SO - Arch Dis Child2006 Apr 01; 91 AB - Effective consultations with patients and their families are important for patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and recovery from illness. Communication problems among health professionals are common. Fortunately, the skills of effective communication can be taught and learned. This paper highlights evidence based approaches to teaching these skills with minimal resources.