This is a practical account of communication for medical students, backed up with case histories. In addition to the clinical interview, the book covers such topics as how to promote healthy behaviour (linked to preventive medicine) and how the doctor can work as part of the health care team.
目次
Basic communication skills
the medical history
giving information
breaking bad news
taking a sexual history
communicating with patients from different cultural backgrounds
communicating with children and young people
working with a patient's family
challenging consultations - special problems in doctor-patient communications
communicating with patients and colleagues - learning more about how personal issues affect professional relationships
exercises. Appendices: guidelines for using role-play