Health professional and patient interaction

• Main Authors: Purtilo, Ruth B. (Author), Haddad, Amy Marie (Author), Doherty, Regina F. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St Louis, Missouri Elsevier 2019
• Edition: Ninth Edition
• Subjects: Professional-Patient Relations; Health Personnel > psychology; Communication; Attitude of Health Personnel
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• Item Description: Purtilo was first named author on previous edition
• Physical Description: ix, 278 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780323533621; 0323533620

Easily navigate through the complicated and challenging world of daily on-the-job human interactions, with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 9th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication, this time-tested guide offers the tools you need to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape your on-the-job success. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and various backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It's the foundation you need to effectively and successfully communicate on the job