Communication
eBook - PDF

Communication

Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals

  1. 430 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Communication

Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals

About this book

This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.- Ancillary package including MCQs- Scenarios- Reflection questions- Health professions focus- Specific chapters on -- communicating with indigenous peoples- Culturally appropriate communication- Reflective practice- Self awareness

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half title page
  3. Splash page
  4. Communication
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Table Of Contents
  7. How to use this book
  8. Reviewers
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. One The Significance of Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions
  12. Two Developing Awareness to Achieve Effective Communication in The Health Professions
  13. Three Understanding and Managing Realities of Communication in the Health Professions
  14. Four The Focus of Communication in the Health Professions: Person/s
  15. Glossary
  16. Index