Synopses & Reviews
The dictionary format is particularly effective in providing both an overview of the territory and helpful guidance on linking theoretical understanding to the challenges of practice.This is bound to make this a popular and successful book, and deservedly so.-Neil Thompson, Professor of Social Work and Well-being at Liverpool Hope University Communication Skills for Health and Social Care acts as an accessible introduction to the wide range of communication skills needed for contemporary health and social care practice. Presented in a unique dictionary format that is easily navigated, the book is an ideal resource for students and trainees, as well as busy practitioners. Author Bernard Moss begins the book with a comprehensive introduction outlining the place that communication skills have in health and social care practice and education. The format of each entry provides an overview to the topic as well as interactive exercises that help develop the readers' knowledge, awareness, and skills levels. Key Features Links between each topic, providing easy cross-referencing Covers often neglected topics, such as making presentations and breaking bad news Offers further reading sections Provides a holistic understanding of communication skill Written in a lively and engaging style, Communication Skills for Health and Social Care offers a fresh approach to a core topic on the health and social care curriculum. It is an essential text for all undergraduates on health and social care courses, as well as qualified practitioners.
Synopsis
Communication Skills for Health and Social Care acts as an accessible introduction to the wide range of communication skills needed for contemporary health and social care practice. Presented in a unique dictionary format that is easily navigated, the book is an ideal resource for students and trainees, as well as busy practitioners. Author Bernard Moss begins the book with a comprehensive introduction outlining the place that communication skills have in health and social care practice and education. The format of each entry provides an overview to the topic as well as interactive exercises that help develop the readers' knowledge, awareness, and skills levels.