Abstract
Abstract-Background. Cancer screening guidelines acknowledge the need for physician-patient discussions on appropriate tests. This study examined expert clinician communication practices associated with prostate and colorectal cancer screening and testicular cancer early detection for male patients. Methods. Recorded observation and qualitative analysis of transcripts from 38 standardized patient interactions. Results. Most effective communication practices were elicited from the data and incorporated into a model for male cancer screening discussions. Conclusions. Qualitative analysis of expert clinician interactions can identify best communication practices leading to the development of a communication model used in medical student teaching. J Cancer Educ. 2003; 18:182-187.