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Author O'Toole, Gjyn, author.

Title Communication : core interpersonal skills for health professionals / Gjyn O'Toole.

Publication Information Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2020.
Edition 4th edition.
Description 1 online resource.
20200229 Available
Contents Section 1: The significance of effective interpersonal communication of the healthcare professional Section 2: Achieving effective communication by developing awareness within the healthcare professional Section 3: Managing realities of communication as a healthcare professional Section 4: Scenarios to guide communication: opportunities for healthcare professionals to practise communicating effectively with ̀€the Person/s'
Summary 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. Written by Gjyn O'Toole, Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Professionals 4e is an essential guide to clear and effective communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Divided into four sections, the fourth edition challenges the reader to reflect upon their personal communication style and habits; introduces strategies and skills to enhance future practice, and encourages the development of confidence through activities, scenarios and case studies. This fully revised fourth edition will appeal to health science students and clinicians seeking to communicate more effectively in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Increased focus on digital communication - includes overviews and tips on navigating professional and personal electronic media Individual and group activities throughout to encourage skill development, reflection and awareness of self and others An extensive suite of scenarios - practice and apply your communication skills using realistic situations and individuals that healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice Chapter 5 The specific goals of communication for healthcare professionals: Effective conclusions of interactions and services: Negotiating closure Chapter 20 Remote telecommunication or telehealth: The seen, but not-in-the-room healthcare professional Chapter 23 - Person/s experiencing neurogenic or psychological shock Chapter 25 - A Person/s fulfilling the role of a grandparent Chapter 26 - Person/s with a spinal injury Chapter 27 - A Person/s living in a residential aged care facility
Subject Communication in medicine.
Medical personnel and patient.
Interpersonal communication.
Health and Wellbeing
Nursing & ancillary services
Genre/Form Electronic books.
ISBN 9780729587747 (electronic bk.)