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Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals Revised Edition
Contributor(s): O'Toole, Gjyn (Author)
ISBN: 0729581004     ISBN-13: 9780729581004
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
OUR PRICE:   $75.95  
Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats
Published: July 2012
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Physician & Patient
- Medical | Allied Health Services - General
Dewey: 610.696
Physical Information: 392 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.
  • Ancillary package including MCQs
  • Scenarios
  • Reflection questions
  • Health professions focus
  • Specific chapters on -
    • communicating with indigenous peoples
    • Culturally appropriate communication
    • Reflective practice
    • Self awareness