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Communication Skills For Medicine by Robert Bor | Margaret Lloyd Edition : 3rd ed.,pbk. ISBN-13 : 9780443074110 ISBN-10 : 0443074119 Publisher : CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE Format : Paperback / softback Pub Date : May 2009 Status : Published Please contact our customer service 65-63536682 for latest stock status. Price: S$70.65 |
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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 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. |
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| Introduction. 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 realtionships. Exercises. Appendices. |
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