The Doctor's Communication Handbook, 4th Edition - Softcover

Earl-Slater, Alan

 
9781857759983: The Doctor's Communication Handbook, 4th Edition

Synopsis

To support government initiatives to increase patient and lay involvement in all aspects of medicine Lay Involvement in Health and Other Research identifies practical ways in which non-professionals can enhance the value of academic and scientific research. It also provides insights on how lay involvement works outside healthcare boundaries using examples from social care education law and order community development transport and the environment offering points and frameworks on how to increase and enhance this activity. All healthcare professionals (especially those involved in research) policy makers and shapers and healthcare academics will find this timely publication an interesting read.

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Review

'The consultation is analysed in-depth in this remarkable easy-to-read volume' GP 'An uninhibited paean of good communication' Education for General Practice 'Cheerfully illustrated and readable' British Medical Journal 'The text is full of wisdom' British Journal of General Practice 'Worth reading' Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 'Easy-to-read and written with enthusiasm' Medical Monitor 'An excellent blend of theory and practice which should be read by every doctor' Clinician in Management 'A must for every doctor' Family Practice

Synopsis

A key text for doctors, this revised, expanded and updated edition now includes a section on understanding one's own attitudes and empathy, and greatly enhanced material on communication strategies and skills. The text is also suitable for candidates preparing for the MRCGP examination.

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