Communication Skills for Medicine

by Lloyd, Margaret; Bor, Robert; Blache, Geraldine (CON); Eleftheriadou, Zack (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780702030581
• ISBN10: 0702030589
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-08
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

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 healthy behaviour and the need for the doctor to work as part of the health care team. Reflects current importance of communication skills in curriculum. Highly practical approach. Accessible information with summary points. Covers needs for both hospital and general practice setting. Written specifically for medical students, unlike many of the competing books. Additional practical examples. More material on: professionalism; Mental Capacity Act; risk; the 'expert' patient.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic communication skills

The medical history

Giving information

Breaking bad news

Taking a sexual history

Communication 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 communications

Communicating with patients and colleagues: learning more about how personal issues affect professional realtionships

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