Shut Up and Listen : : A Brief Guide to Clinical Communications Skills / / Cathy Jackson.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Jackson, Cathy,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2019]; ©2006
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (90 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Introduction --; CHAPTER 1 Before the Consultation --; CHAPTER 2 First Impressions --; CHAPTER 3 Gathering Information --; CHAPTER 4 Giving Information --; CHAPTER 5 Helping Patients with Difficult Decisions --; CHAPTER 6 Breaking Bad News --; CHAPTER 7 Discussing Sensitive Issues --; CHAPTER 8 Helping Patients to Give Up (Smoking, Drinking, Eating, Drugs) --; CHAPTER 9 Dealing with Aggressive and Violent Patients --; CHAPTER 10 Consulting through Interpreters --; CHAPTER 11 Exam Checklists --; Further Reading
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781474469524; 9783110780468
• DOI: 10.1515/9781474469524
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Cathy Jackson.

This concise guide to clinical communication develops a range of communication skills transferable across disciplines and is ideal for students and practitioners of all health professions, including doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, vets etc. It is also a useful revision aid for medical students. The book contains excellent practical advice on essential topics such as breaking bad news, dealing with aggressive and violent patients, discussing sensitive issues and helping patients with difficult decisions.