Good Practice DVD - 9780521755931

WRIGHT; MCCULLAGH

ISBN 10: 052175593X ISBN 13: 9780521755931

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Good Practice focuses on the language and communication skills that doctors need to make consultations more effective using five elements of good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness. The DVD is a unique tool that offers students the chance to observe a range of doctor-patient encounters. As well as consolidating language and communication strategies presented in the Student's Book, the DVD also allows learners to explore the importance and impact of non-verbal communication. Each DVD scene is accompanied by a worksheet that encourages students to reflect on various aspects of the consultation.

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Sinopsis

Good Practice is a course for doctors and medical students who need to communicate with patients in English, and can be used in the classroom or for self-study. Good Practice focuses on the language and communication skills that doctors need to make consultations more effective through a focus on five elements of good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness. The course teaches learners how to sensitively handle a range of situations such as taking a patient history, breaking bad news, examining a patient and describing treatment options, as well as preparing doctors for dealing with different types of patients, from children to the elderly. With reference to numerous medical communication experts, and through exposure to authentic clinical scenarios, the course demonstrates the impact of good communication on the doctor-patient relationship and enables students to become confident and effective practitioners in English. The Teacher's Book is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to use Good Practice in the classroom.As well as guiding the teacher through the activities, each unit offers background information to the unit topic, notes on medical terminology, pronunciation guidance and suggestions for further reading.

The Teacher's Book also offers 12 photocopiable related reading texts and photocopiable worksheets to use with the Good Practice DVD.

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Good Practice focuses on the language and communication skills that doctors need to make consultations more effective using five elements of good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness. The Teacher's Book is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to use Good Practice in the classroom. As well as guiding the teacher through the activities, each unit offers background information to the unit topic, notes on medical terminology, pronunciation guidance and suggestions for further reading. The Teacher's Book also offers 12 photocopiable related reading texts and photocopiable worksheets to use with the Good Practice DVD.

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• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 052175593X
• ISBN 13: 9780521755931
• Einband: DVD
• Auflage: 1