Original PDF Ebook – Health Communication for Health Care Professionals1st EditionAn Applied Approach – 9780826124418
Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health communication_x000D_According to the Joint Commission, over 75% of all serious medical errors in this country result from miscommunication. Based in these adverse realities and the author philosophy that communication is a clinical skill integral to effective health care delivery, this comprehensive text addresses thetheories and abilities needed by all health care providers. The only text written specifically for students of nursing, medicine, physical therapy,pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistants and opticians, this book incorporates recommendations for specific multimedia, suggestions for class discussion and interactive case studies to provide a rich and multi-perspective learning experience for gaining optimal expertise in effective health communication_x000D_
The author underscores the importance of developing and maintaining successful relationships with patients, peers, and colleagues as a cornerstone ofeffective health care outcomes. With an emphasis on interactive learning, the text utilizescommunication theories to analyze verbal and non-verbalbehaviors in diverse health care contexts and assess which are more effective and why. Summaries at the end of each chapter discuss health communicationoutcomes. Chapters cover interpersonal and gendered communication, provider-patient communication, intercultural communication, organizationalcommunication, team communication, malpractice, palliative care, end-of-life communication, and many other topics._x000D_
Key Features:_x000D_
Fosters a patient-centered, interdisciplinary, multidimensional learning experience for health care students_x000D_
Recommends experiential learning using videos, films, and related discussion exercises_x000D_
Presents case study role-plays_x000D_
Provides companion case study resource to enhance learning objectives
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