Communicating in the Health Sciences, Third Edition

by Higgs, Joy; Ajjawi, Rola; McAllister, Lindy; Trede, Franziska; Loftus, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780195579048
• ISBN10: 0195579046
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-11-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Communicating in the Health Sciences, third edition is an accessible and engaging introduction to communication within the health sciences. It explores the nature of communication and the communication issues facing students and professionals in the health sciences. It explores the nature of communication and the communication issues facing students and professionals in the health sciences. It addresses a number of important skills, such as interpersonal communication; preparation for effective study; writing records, referrals and academic pieces; intercultural communication; and leading groups.

This third edition follows a new five part structure: Understanding Communication, Learning to Communicate, Communicating in the Workplace, Communicating in Teams and Doing Advanced Communication. It also includes a new chapter on 'Digital Communication in a Networked World' and key term definitions in the margins.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Understanding Communication
1. Communication in the Health Sciences
2. Theories of Communication
3. Communication and Duty of Care
4. Academic Integrity and Honesty
Part 2: Learning to Communicate
5. Getting Organised for Effective Study
6. Learning to do Academic Writing
7. Learning to Write Essays and Assignments
8. Searching the Literature and Managing References and Resources
9. Reference Systems and Strategies
10. Formatting and Text Styles
11. Communicating in Problem-based Learning Classes
12. Giving Effective Presentations in Class
13. Projected Presentations
14. Designing Tables and Graphics
15. Giving and Receiving Feedback
16. Digital Communication in a Networked World
17. Avoiding Plagiarism
Part 3: Communicating in the Workplace
18. Talking with Colleagues, Patients, Clients and Carers
19. Interviewing Patients and Clients
20. Intercultural Communication
21. Communicating Clinical Reasoning
22. Writing Records, Reports and Referrals in Professional Practice
23. Case Conferences and Student Case Presentations
24. Preparing a Community Health Proposal
25. Community with the Community about Health
Part 4: Communicating in Teams
26. Working with Groups: Consulting, Advocating, Mediating and Negotiating
27. Working as a Member of a Health Team
28. Communicating in Teams
29. Being Assertive in Teams and Workplaces
30. Leadership in Health Practice
Part 5: Doing Advanced Communication
31. Thesis Writing
32. Writing Papers for Journals
33. Preparing Posters
34. Presenting Talks at Conferences