Summary:

A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and
practices of patient communication in a clinical setting Endorsed by
the American Academy on Communication for Healthcare Updated and
expanded by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, Smith’s
Patient-Centered Interviewing, Third Edition presents a step-by-step
methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview. You
will learn how to confidently obtain from patients accurate
biomedical facts, as well as critical personal, social, and emotional
information, allowing you to make precise diagnoses, develop
effective treatment plans, and forge strong clinician-patient
relationships. The most evidence-based guide available on this topic,
Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing applies the proven 5-Step
approach, which integrates patient - and clinician-centered skills to
improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview’s
duration. Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing covers everything
from patient-centered and clinician-centered interviewing skills,
such as: Patient education Motivating for behavior change Breaking
bad news Managing different personality styles Increasing personal
awareness in mindful practice Nonverbal communication Using computers
in the exam room Reporting and presenting evaluations Companion video
and teaching supplement are available online. Read details inside the
book.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 616.0751 -- Diseases

Book Details:

Physical Description: 7.2"x9.1"x0.7"; 2.7 lb; 284 pages
Edition Info: Paperback; 2012-04-12

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