English in Medicine Course book: A Course in Communication Skills

Glendinning, Eric H.

ISBN 10: 0521311659 / ISBN 13: 9780521311656

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1987

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Synopsis:

English in Medicine is a new course which develops the English language skills required by foreign medical personnel for successful communication in their work. The book is organised into seven units which follow the stages of patient management from initial presentation to treatment: Taking a History 1 & 2, Examinations, Specialist Examinations, Investigations, Diagnosis, Treatment. All the material has been produced in close co-operation with medical experts and is based on real case studies, It includes taped interviews, authentic documents, practice material for the PLAB examination, a list of common medical abbreviations, key language items, and a key to the exercises.

Book Description: English in Medicine is a course for doctors, medical students and other medical professionals who need to communicate with patients and medical colleagues. Each of the seven units focuses on one area of doctor-patient communication, from history-taking and examination to diagnosis and treatment. The course develops all four skills through a wide variety of activities. The third edition is now in full colour and has been updated to take account of developments in medicine and the impact of new information technology. The course does not require specialist knowledge on the part of the teacher.

Bibliographic Details

Title: English in Medicine Course book: A Course in...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good