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Book SynopsisA Patient-Centered Approach to the Chronically-Ill addresses the unique needs of chronically-ill patients and the challenges they present for medical doctors. This book features four principles of the patient-centered approach that can be used by physicians in treating chronically-ill patients. By adhering to these four principles, physicians will be able to humanely treat chronically-ill patients with the care and attention that they need in order to encourage them to manage their symptoms in the best possible way.
Table of ContentsPart I Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - The Nature of Chronic Illness Chapter 3 - Patient-Related Problems when Dealing with a Chronic Illness Chapter 4 - Physician-Related Problems when Dealing with a Chronic Illness Part II Chapter 5 - Empathic Physician–Patient Communication Chapter 6 - Effective Physician–Patient Understanding Chapter 7 - Successful Decision-Making Chapter 8 - Developing an Effective Physician–Patient Relationship Chapter 9 - A Humane Patient-Centered Approach Bibliography About the Author
