Faulkner, Ann.

Effective interaction with patients. Ann Faulkner. - 2nd ed. - Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, 1997. - 208p. : ill.

Previous ed.: 1992.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. The need for effective interaction --2. Preparing for an assessment interview -- 3. Setting the agenda -- 4. The skills of interviewing -- 5. Non-verbal interaction -- 6. Structure and focus -- 7. Giving information -- 8. Breaking bad news -- 9. Handling emotion -- 10. Plans for care --11. Dynamic interaction: process and costs --12. Summary.

This short and readabe book is a practical guide to communication skills. It uses a case study approach to illustrate good communication. Further reading is provided for those who want to expand their understanding.

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Mecidal personnel and patient.
Physician and patient.
Nurse and patient.
Nursing & ancillary services
Public health & preventive medicine
Nursing
Health and Wellbeing.
Nurse-Patient Relations.
Communication.
Physician-Patient Relations.
Nursing Care--psychology
Medical History Taking--methods

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