Engaging, comprehensive coverage presents the most current issues and communication concepts. Fully adapted content reflects Canada's unique health care context and cultural landscape. Canadian statistics, research, references and resources, guidelines, assessment and screening tools, and more are incorporated throughout the text. Canadian cultural and demographic considerations address issues related to race/ethnicity, Indigenous peoples, gender identity, LGBTQ2 community, family composition, recent immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable persons. Engaging with Humility: Authentic Interpersonal Communication in Partnership with Indigenous Peoples chapter increases awareness and knowledge of the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples, in order to understand and develop practices which respectfully engage in cultural safety and humility through holistic communication with Indigenous peoples and communities. Rich art programme reflects Canada's cultural diversity in the health care setting. Emphasis on collaborative communication includes related evidence-informed case studies and analysis. Socio-cultural communication competencies coverage discusses how to reduce health disparities and increase health literacy. Questions for Review and Discussion help students practise their reflective analysis skills and provide opportunities for thoughtful review of chapter content. Content on social media and transitional care delivery reflects current practice standards. Simulation exercises enable students to practise, observe, and critically evaluate their professional communication skills in a safe learning environment. Case examples help students learn to develop empathy for patients' perspectives and needs. Discussion of spirituality and end-of-life needs focuses on trust, empathy, and the nurse-patient relationship -- all central components of holistic nursing. Nursing, behavioural, developmental, family, and communication theories provide an essential foundation and a theoretical perspective for effective communication. Ethical Dilemma boxes with reflection questions at the end of each chapter help students absorb and retain key ethical content throughout the text. Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice boxes in each chapter offer a summary of research findings related to the chapter subject and are intended to strengthen awareness of the link between research and practice. Separate chapters on communication across the lifespan highlight crucial communication tools that are the first step in developing a culture of safety in contemporary health care delivery.
Part I: Theoretical Foundations and Contemporary Dynamics in Patient Centered Relationships and Communication1.
Case Example: Tracy Smith, the secretary on your unit, answers the telephone. Dr. Uganda gives her an order for a medication for a client. Tracy asks him to repeat the order as soon as she gets a registered nurse to take the call.
2007 AJN Book of the Year!With practical guidance for effective interactions with clients, colleagues, and families, Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 5th Edition, is the definitive source on...
Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses 8th Edition
UPDATED! Perspectives and Contemporary Dynamics chapter revised to be more engaging and link the content closer to current issues and related communication concepts.UPDATED!
"This is a very practical and easy to read book that could be very useful for nurses starting out in their careers.
A fantastic introductory guide for mental health nursing students who wish to develop and hone their communication skills.
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ever, we are rational animals, our full potential may be realized only through our freedom to remake ourselves, ... we're going to spend the rest of our lives trying to convince people that suffering and death are good for you?
The new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing.