Health Professional and Patient Interaction

By Regina F. Doherty, Amy M. Haddad, Ruth B. Purtilo, et al.

Book Overview

384 pagesA framework of respect and ethics is presented to drive decision making in patient communication.Patient stories introduce the patient's point of view to illustrate the principles described in each chapter.Individual chapters detail advice for effective, respectful interaction with newborns through toddlers, children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.Questions for Thought and Discussion ending each section engage students in applying their knowledge to a variety of situations.Updated information highlights the importance of professionalism and values.A context of respect is addressed in relation to institutional settings, a diverse society, and difficult situations.Self respect in the student years and the professional medical career is emphasized.Reflections boxes encourage critical thinking through questions based on given scenarios, as well as the reader's personal experiences.Two-color design visually reinforces learning opportunities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416022449
• ISBN13: 9781416022442
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Health Professional and Patient Interaction

This book is very insightful, to the point, a very easy read. I am a very busy person so being able to just sit down and read this book was a delightful experience!

Strong textbook for studying patient-provider interactions

This is a good, balanced textbook for anyone needing a detailed source anayzing the doctor or nurse and patient interaction. Strengths: Balanced, objective, good references, non-critical. Weaknesses: Long, sometimes states the obvious, choppy theoretical discussions.