Communication Skills in Medicine
Margaret Lloyd; Robert Bor
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ISBN-13: 9780443074110
ISBN-10: 0443074119
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Format: Paperback, 212 pages
Pub Date: 04/2004
Edition Number: 2
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Synopsis
Highly Commended (Basis of Medicine category), BMA Awards 2005. A highly practical account of communication for medical students, backed up with numerous case histories. In addition to the clinical interview the book covers other aspects of communication including how to promote healthy behaviour and the need for the doctor to work as part of the health care team.
New chapter which will deal with communication issues around admitting mistakes, dealing with complaints and litigation.
Existing chapters reviewed and updated, bringing in some new material which will include:- A brief review of recent evidence on the effectiveness of good communication and communication skills training (Chapter 1).
- Some more about 'patient centred consultations' (Chapter 2).
- Recent legislation concerning access to notes (chapter 3).
- Communicating with the "informed patient" and explaining risk (Chapter 4).
- More about working in teams (Chapter 11)).
- Written communication and making presentations).
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Additional DescriptionIntroduction
Basic Communication Skills
The Medical History
Giving Information
Breaking Bad News
Taking a Sexual History
Communicating with Patients from Different Cultural Backgrounds
Guidelines on Communicating with Children and Young people
Communication with a Patient s Family
Mistakes, Complaints and Litigation
Challenging Consultations: Special Problems in Doctor-Patient Communication
Communicating with Patients and Colleagues: Learning More about How Personal Issues Affect Professional Relationships
