Communication skills for medicine

Communication skills for medicine

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This title was Highly Commended (Basis of Medicine category)in the 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...

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Main Authors: Lloyd, Margaret MD (Author), Bor, Robert (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh; New York Churchill Livingstone 2009
Edition:THIRD EDITION
Subjects:
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
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Table of Contents:
  • Basic communication skills
  • The medical interview
  • 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

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