Skills for Communicating with Patients (Paperback, 3 ed)

Foreword by Myrian Deveugele. Foreword by Anthony L Suchman. Preface to the third edition. Preface to the second edition. About this book. About the authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Defining what to teach and learn: an overview of the communication skills. Curriculum. Initiating the session. Gathering information. Providing structure to the interview. Building the relationship. Explanation and planning. Crossing the session. Relating specific issues to core communication skills. References. Index. Author index.