Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition

Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition
ISBN-10
1259644626
ISBN-13
9781259644627
Category
Medical
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2018-08-31
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Authors
Robert C Smith, Francesca C. Dwamena, Auguste H. Fortin

Description

The definitive evidence-based guide to effective patient-centered interviewing Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of patient interviewing. The most evidence based-guide available on the topic, and endorsed by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, this acclaimed resource applies the proven 5-Step approach which integrates patient and clinical centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration. Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing covers important topics such as:•Patient Education•Motivating for behavior change•Breaking bad news•Managing different personality types•Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice•Nonverbal communication•Using computers in the exam room•Reporting and presenting evaluations The book’s user-friendly design features icons, boxed case vignettes, and the use of color to highlight key points. Learning aids include practice exercises in each chapter, a pocket card, lists of essential questions, and graphics that facilitate understanding and retention. If you are in need of an evidence-based text that provides a proven systematic framework for taking an effective history, your search ends here.

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