JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i12.12671ArticleAnalysis of the Role of Humanities Education Courses in Improving Medical Students’ Doctor-Patient Communication Skillshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/12/10.26689/jcer.v9i12.12671LiuRuilu,HuangZhiqing,WangJiayu,ChenYinan,SongYongli20259122025-12-31With the continuous development of the medical industry, the harmonious and stable doctor-patient relationship has become a focus of social concern. As the core force of the future medical team, medical students’ doctor-patient communication skills directly affect the direction of the doctor-patient relationship. As an important carrier for cultivating medical students’ humanistic qualities, humanities education courses play an irreplaceable role in improving their doctor-patient communication skills.

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