Clinical Communication Skills by Peter Washer
Clinical Communication Skills is a ground-breaking new resource for medical students. It provides a practical introduction to the subject, with acknowledgement of key theories. Pragmatic worked examples will be of immediate benefit in clinical environments. The book draws on patient and professional involvement with interview podcasts.
Each chapter is well structured and is presented in an easy-to-read manner with extracts from podcasts used to provide an insight into patients and professional perspectivesThis works very well and results in a balanced and credible resource for each chapter... All the chapters in this book use a clinical and functional approach to developing communication skills and this is done well. * Nurse Education in Practice *
This is an excellent book for medical students, providing a simple and basic introduction to the complex area of communication in medicine. It starts by clearly explaining the importance of good communication in medicine, and how this can be achieved. It has a wonderful overview on medical history taking, which I would recommend that all first years read before commencing clinical placements. The book then continues to elaborate on the history taking process in different professions and becomes a very useful tool for those taking speciality placements e.g. paediatrics, psychiatry. Caroline Rance, Medical Student, University of Southampton, School of Medicine
The strenghts of this book are: comprehensive; writing that is informative AND readable (too rare a combination); a layout that is appealing and navigable; very well-targeted at intended audience; and linked podcasts. It fills a gap and deserves to be immediately installed as the standard text for medical students. * BMA Book Awards Reviewers *
The author has produced a scholarly, readable and above-all useful text. It is very well argued, pitched perfectly for the intended audience and beautifully laid out. It is also very useful for more established practitioners. * Dr Malcolm Thomas, Medical Director, Effective Professional Interactions Ltd *
Skilfully integrates many aspects of communication that are required to become a safe and efficient doctor. This book is an absolute must for medical students to prepare them for the clinical environment and patient interactions. * Alison McEwing, student, Peninsula Medical School *
This invaluable text concisely demonstrates how imperative effective communications skills are and most importantly, manages to expertly outline how clinicians can best improve these skills for the benefit of their everyday practice * Colin Neil , GP and part-time postgraduate MSc student, University of Warwick *
This is an excellent book for medical students, providing a simple and basic introduction to the complex area of communication in medicine. It starts by clearly explaining the importance of good communication in medicine, and how this can be achieved. It has a wonderful overview on medical history taking, which I would recommend that all first years read before commencing clinical placements. The book then continues to elaborate on the history taking process in different professions and becomes a very useful tool for those taking speciality placements e.g. paediatrics, psychiatry. Caroline Rance, Medical Student, University of Southampton, School of Medicine
The strenghts of this book are: comprehensive; writing that is informative AND readable (too rare a combination); a layout that is appealing and navigable; very well-targeted at intended audience; and linked podcasts. It fills a gap and deserves to be immediately installed as the standard text for medical students. * BMA Book Awards Reviewers *
The author has produced a scholarly, readable and above-all useful text. It is very well argued, pitched perfectly for the intended audience and beautifully laid out. It is also very useful for more established practitioners. * Dr Malcolm Thomas, Medical Director, Effective Professional Interactions Ltd *
Skilfully integrates many aspects of communication that are required to become a safe and efficient doctor. This book is an absolute must for medical students to prepare them for the clinical environment and patient interactions. * Alison McEwing, student, Peninsula Medical School *
This invaluable text concisely demonstrates how imperative effective communications skills are and most importantly, manages to expertly outline how clinicians can best improve these skills for the benefit of their everyday practice * Colin Neil , GP and part-time postgraduate MSc student, University of Warwick *
Dr Peter Washer teaches clinical communication at Imperial College London. He has degrees in philosophy, in medical ethics and law and in education. His PhD was awarded by University College London, where he was formerly a member of the Clinical Communication Skills Unit. He has taught medical ethics, education and communication skills in several London universities. He has wide experience of teaching undergraduates, and also delivers advanced courses to postgraduate trainees.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199550463 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199550468 |
| Title | Clinical Communication Skills |
| Author | Peter Washer |
| Series | Oxford Core Texts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2009-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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