Transforming Healthcare Communication: NIHFW's New Training Program for Doctors

The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) plans to introduce a specialized training program aimed at enhancing communication skills of doctors with patients and families, addressing rising conflicts in healthcare. The initiative also covers conflict management and medico-legal issues, strengthening healthcare delivery.

In response to increasing conflicts within healthcare facilities, the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is set to launch a new training program aimed at improving doctors' communication with patients and their families.

Dr. Dheeraj Shah, Director of NIHFW, emphasized the organization's ongoing commitment to healthcare training, announcing the upcoming course to specifically address effective communication and patient management for doctors. This course aims to mitigate conflicts and equip doctors to handle medico-legal challenges.

The NIHFW, under India's Union Health Ministry, plays a crucial role in providing training across public health disciplines, with alumni contributing significantly to health administration nationwide. Dr. Shah highlighted their comprehensive offerings from community health to digital health, ensuring robust support for both public and private healthcare sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)