Communication - E-Book
Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals
Published on 1. October 2008
725 pages
978-0-7295-7859-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Content
- Intro
- Cover image
- Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Reviewers
- 1. Defining communication for health professionals
- 2. The overall goal of communication for health professionals
- 3. The specific goals of communication for health professionals: 1
- 4. The specific goals of communication for health professionals: 2
- 5. Awareness of and need for reflective practice
- 6. Awareness of self
- 7. Awareness of the 'other'
- 8. Awareness of different environments
- 9. Communication with the whole person
- 10. 'Other'-centred communication
- 11. Ethical communication
- 12. Non-verbal communication
- 13. Stereotypes, judgement and communication
- 14. Conflict and communication
- 15. Culturally appropriate communication
- 16. Communicating with indigenous peoples
- 17. Misunderstandings and communication
- 18. Remote communication
- INTRODUCTION TO FOUR: THE FOCUS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS: PEOPLE
- 19. People experiencing strong emotions
- 20. People in particular stages of the lifespan
- 21. People in particular roles
- 22. People with particular conditions
- 23. People in particular contexts
- Glossary
- Index
