Talking with Patients Keys to Good Communication

, by Myerscough, Philip R.; Ford, Michael J.

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ISBN: 9780192625700 | 0192625705
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 5/2/1996

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This book introduces the reader to the basic skills necessary for good communication between doctors (and other health professionals) and patients. The practical importance of such skills is outlined, making the doctor much more effective in all fields of medicine. This is not a book for the specialist reader, but aimed at all those who need to talk with patients.

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Introduction
Doctors' and patients' roles
Conducting an interview
Facilitating communication
Communication by and during touching
Caring communication skills
Obstacles to communication
Other aspects of doctor-patient communication
Testing topics
Talking about choices and making decisions
Written communication
Communication in the setting of primary care
Talking about babies
Talking to children
Talking to the elderly
Talking to the dying patient
Talking about pregnancy and reproduction
Talkig about sexual function
Aspects of transcultural communication
Developing skills
Resume
Appendix
References
Index
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Talking with Patients Keys to Good Communication

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