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Third Edition
By
Margaret Lloyd, MD, FRCP, FRCGP, Emeritus Professor of Primary Care and Medical Education, University College Medical College, University College London, UK
Robert Bor, MA (Clin Psych), DPhil, CPsychol, CSci, FBPsS, FRAeS, UKCP, Reg EuroPsy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
Description
This title was Highly Commended (Basis of Medicine category) in the BMA Awards 2005. A highly practical account of communication for medical
students, backed up with numerous case histories. In addition to the clinical interview the book covers other aspects of communication
including how to promote healthy behaviour and the need for the doctor to work as part of the health care team.
Audience
Medical and other health care students
Contents
Introduction. Basic communication skills. The medical interview. Giving information. Breaking bad news. Taking a sexual history. Communicating
with patients from different cultural backgrounds. Guidelines on communicating with children and young people. Communication with a patient's
family. Mistakes, complaints and litigation. Challenging consultations: special problems in doctor-patient communication. Communicating
with patients and colleagues: learning more about how personal issues affect professional realtionships. Exercises. Appendices.
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Paperback, 222 pages, publication date: MAR-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-3058-1
ISBN-10: 0-7020-3058-9
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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