Health Professional and Patient Interaction - Softcover

Purtilo PhD FAPTA, Ruth B.; Haddad PhD MFA RN FAAN, Amy M.; Doherty OTD OTR/L FAOTA FNAP, Regina F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1455728985 ISBN 13: 9781455728985

Verlag: Saunders, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

The revised and updated seventh edition of Health Professional and Patient Interaction emphasizes respectful interactions in a wide range of health care settings. Strategies for effectively communicating with patients of all ages, as well as abusive, depressed and impaired patients, are illustrated through examples and various scenarios.Patient Cases introduce the patient's point of view to illustrate key principles and encourage a more personal connection.Reflections boxes challenge you to apply critical thinking skills and your personal experience to different scenarios.Questions for Thought and Discussion at the end of each section help you apply your knowledge to a variety of situations.Interdisciplinary approach addresses basic issues that apply to many different healthcare disciplines.Strategies for effective communication are shown with patient examples and scenarios, applied to patients of all ages and with various levels of physical and emotional impairment.An emphasis on respect and ethics sets up a basis for building positive relationships with patients. Updated health care terminology keeps you current with communication in today's health care settings.Expanded content on diversity reflects diverse patient populations and shows how to respect differences.NEW author Regina Doherty brings an occupational therapy perspective to this edition.

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"The book is very in-depth and is based on the idea of respect being the cornerstone of every interaction...This book is immensely valuable if like me you feel you could improve your communication skills and your actions in the environment you work in."

In Touch, January 2014

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The revised and updated seventh edition of Health Professional and Patient Interaction emphasizes respectful interactions in a wide range of health care settings. Strategies for effectively communicating with patients of all ages, as well as abusive, depressed and impaired patients, are illustrated through examples and various scenarios.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Saunders
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1455728985
• ISBN 13: 9781455728985
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 360