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Author Henderson, Amanda, author.
Title Communication for health care practice / Amanda Henderson.
Imprint Docklands, Victoria : Oxford University Press, 2019.
©2019.
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Phys. Description xvii, 206 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Ch. 1. The important elements of communication -- Ch. 2. The significance of communication for quality outcomes for clients -- Ch. 3. The stakeholders in the health care context -- Ch. 4. Conducting communication : modes, scripts and approaches -- Ch. 5. Managing myself for meaningful communication -- Ch. 6. Effective communication with clients, families and significant others -- Ch. 7. Communication within, between and across health professional disciplines and teams -- Ch. 8. Communication for leveraging and leading quality client health care outcomes.
Summary A guide for nursing, midwifery and health care students. Communication for Health Care Practice aims to equip you with useful communication skills to help you become confident communicators in a professional health care setting. It focuses on client-oriented communication strategies that advance client well-being while also developing your appreciation of the diversity and complexity of communication in health care organisations (including communication with professional and regulatory systems). This concise, contemporary handbook offers practical advice about how to engage and interact in a productive manner. Quality communication leads to better health outcomes and ultimately a positive experience for clients and health professionals.
Subject Health Communication.
Other Number 2018420627
ISBN 9780195596762 paperback
Isbn/Issn 99978284766