Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview (Field Guide Series)

Platt MD, Frederic W.,Gordon MD FACP FAAPP, Geoffrey H.

ISBN 10: 0781747740 / ISBN 13: 9780781747745

Published by LWW, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview (Field Guide Series)
• Publisher: LWW
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781747740
• ISBN 13: 9780781747745
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Written by physicians skilled at coaching colleagues in physician-patient communication, this pocket guide presents practical strategies for handling a wide variety of difficult patient interviews. Each chapter presents a hypothetical scenario, describes effective communication techniques for each phase of the interaction, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. The presentation includes examples of physician-patient dialogue, illustrations showing body language, and key references.

This edition includes new chapters on caring for physician-patients, communicating with colleagues, disclosing unexpected outcomes and medical errors, shared decision making and informed consent, and teaching communication skills. Other new chapters describe clinical attitudes such as patience, curiosity, and hope.