Health Professional and Patient Interaction - Softcover

Purtilo PhD FAPTA, Ruth B.; Haddad PhD MFA RN FAAN, Amy M.

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9781416022442: Health Professional and Patient Interaction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1416022449 ISBN 13: 9781416022442
Publisher: Saunders, 2007

Synopsis

The revised and updated seventh edition of Health Professional and Patient Interaction emphasizes respectful interactions in a wide range of health care settings. Strategies for effectively communicating with patients of all ages, as well as abusive, depressed and impaired patients, are illustrated through examples and various scenarios.

  • A 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.

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About the Author

Ruth B. Purtilo, PhD, FAPTA, Director, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Omaha, NE; and Amy M. Haddad, PhD, RN, Professor, Center for Health Policy and Ethics; Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Omaha, NE

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Publisher
Saunders
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1416022449
ISBN 13 
9781416022442
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384
Rating
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