Synopses & Reviews
A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and practices of patient communication in a clinical setting
Endorsed by the American Academy on Communication for Healthcare
Updated and expanded by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Third Edition presents a step-by-step methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview. You will learn how to confidently obtain from patients accurate biomedical facts, as well as critical personal, social, and emotional information, allowing you to make precise diagnoses, develop effective treatment plans, and forge strong clinician-patient relationships.
The most evidence-based guide available on this topic, Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing applies the proven 5-Step approach, which integrates patient- and clinician-centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview's duration.
Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing covers everything from patient-centered and clinician-centered interviewing skills, such as: Patient education Motivating for behavior change Breaking bad news Managing different personality styles Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice Nonverbal communication Using computers in the exam room Reporting and presenting evaluations
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Synopsis
A unique introductory guide to the principles of patient communication in clinical medicinePatient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of the patient interview.Teaching the renowned 5-Step Methodology, the book covers all the principles of conducting an effective patient interview, from the basics of interviewing to advanced situations in patient encounters.Featuring carefully screened data and results from research, this is the most evidence-based textbook on the subject. Pedagogy includes learning and practice exercises in each chapter.