Enhancing Consultation Skills in Primary Care: Using the 'BRAINS' Mnemonic
- Elite Exams
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Effective consultation skills are at the heart of primary care, enabling GPs to deliver patient-centred care that is safe, evidence-based, and aligned with patient preferences. One useful tool to enhance clinical decision-making and shared decision-making is the BRAINS framework. This simple yet powerful framework helps clinicians guide discussions systematically while ensuring patients fully understand their options.