BookKris van de Poel, Eddy Vanagt, Ulrike Schrimpf, Jessica Gasiorek.
Summary: Around the world, the number of internationally mobile medical professionals is steadily increasing, posing potential difficulties for the good communication with patients and colleagues that is vital to satisfactory outcomes and personal professional success. Communication Skills for Foreign and Mobile Medical Professionals is an evidence-based communication resource book designed for all medical professionals who work in foreign countries, cultures, and languages. It offers a wealth of insights into doctor-patient communication, structured around the different phases of the consultation.
Contents:
Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication in Health Care
The Structure of the Consultation
General Communication Strategies and Skills
Communication Skills Specific to the Consultation
Special Challenges in Medical Communication.