Clarifying Questions

Clarifying Questions

The second communication competency helps the incoming physician ensure that (s)he understands what was said by asking questions to clarifying his or her understanding. In addition, questions can hint that something was not covered that should have been or that more needs to have been said, but this is done subtly.

Definition

Confirm understanding or to address a knowledge gap. This includes requests to repeat information.

Examples

Is this a clarifying question?

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Is this a clarifying question?