Rapidly changing healthcare needs and technological development has led to an urgent demand for more effective communication between patients, relatives and healthcare practitioners. How to find a balance between improving digital skills but at the same time adapting to various communication needs when delivering medical information to patients or colleagues?
One of the dangers of lacking communication is visible in the information battle between expert opinions and influencers who deliver more accessible information. That can lead to poor decision making on health issues and losing trust in the healthcare system in general.
Red Cross Medical College of RSU invites international colleagues and students in healthcare to explore the challenges and opportunities of communication by participating in International Days’ events - lectures, workshops and discussions - and to strive for better solutions in medical education.
Program:
14 May: Lecture day
| 10.00-10.40 | Registration |
| 10.40-10.45 | Opening of the International Days 2024 Ināra Upmale, Director of Red Cross Medical College of RSU |
| 10.45-11.15 | Keynote speech: Aspects of modern communication Ivars Svilāns, Communicator, head of data product development of the national information agency LETA |
| 11.15-11.35 | Introduction to Dr. Clown Marianna Milovska, Chairman at "DR.KLAUNS" association, medical clowning in health care facilities for children |
| 11.35-12.35 | Social media in healthcare communication Ksenija Andrijanova, Nutritionist, Master of Nutrition |
| 12.40-13.40 | Coffee break |
| 13.45-15.00 | Panel discussion: Communication mistakes and how to avoid them Moderator: Ivars Svilāns. Participants: Ksenija Andrijanova, Viktors Gorovenko, Ritvars Ziedonis, Renāte Teterovska, Madara Blumberga |
| 15.00-16.00 | Challenges in patient communication Mariana Fernandes, Lecturer at Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo |
15 May: Workshop day
| 10.30-13.00 | Crisis communication simulation of public health challenges Lāsma Šķestere, Study programme group "Communication and Media" leader, researcher |
| 10.30-13.00 | Medical clowning: the empowerment of patients Igors Narovskis, Artistic Director at Dr. Klauns |
| 15.00-16.30 | Effective communication in healthcare Madara Blumberga / Diāna Grase, Medical Education Technology Centre of RSU |
| 15.00-17.00 | Pharmaceutical care game |
| 14.00-15.30 | Intercultural communication workshop Gita Seņka, International Project Coordinator of Latvian Culture College |
16 May 2024: 12th International Student Scientific Research Conference