Good Practice: Communication Skills in English for the Medical Practitioner (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521755900)

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.

Author: Marie McCullagh, Ros Wright
ISBN-10: 0521755905
ISBN-13: 9780521755900
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/24/2008
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.70w x 0.50d