Good Practice : Communication Skills in English for the Medical Practitioner
Overview
Good Practice is a course for doctors and medical students who need to communicate with patients in English; the course can be used in the classroom or for self-study. Good Practice focuses on the language and communication skills that doctors need to make consultations more effective, using five elements of good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness. The course teaches learners how to sensitively handle a range of situations such as taking a patient history and breaking bad news, as well as preparing doctors for dealing with different types of patients.Good Practice demonstrates the impact of good communication on the doctor-patient relationship and enables students to become confident and effective practitioners in English.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780521755900
- ISBN-10: 0521755905
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publish Date: March 2008
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 176
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