Paraprofessionals and videotape were used to improve the interpersonal interviewing skills of medical students. Training improved rapport building, questioning skills, and interviewing techniques as assessed by students, paraprofessionals, and medical students. As rapport is influenced by complexity of the medical history, a greater focus on psychosocial factors in professional education is needed.
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