Beschreibung:
Effective health communication is now recognised to be a critical aspect of healthcare at both the individual and wider public level. Good communication is associated with positive health outcomes, whereas poor communication is associated with a number of negative outcomes. This book assesses current research and practice in the area and provides some practical guidance for those involved in communicating health information. It draws on material from several disciplines, including health, medicine, psychology, sociology, linguistics, pharmacy, statistics, and business and management.
PrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to Health CommunicationChapter 2: Basic Forms of CommunicationChapter 3: Underlying Theories and ModelsChapter 4: Communication between Patients and Health ProfessionalsChapter 5: Communicating with Particular Populations In HealthcareChapter 6: Communication of Difficult Information and in Difficult CircumstancesChapter 7: Health Promotion and Communicating with the Wider PublicChapter 8: Communication Skills TrainingReferencesIndex