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Book Synopsis
Highly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016 Clinical Communication in Medicine brings together the theories, models and evidence that underpin effective healthcare communication in one accessible volume.

Trade Review

"From being proactive to skills that come into play when handling emergencies, Clinical Communication in Medicine discusses all kinds of scenarios and options, contrasting different coping strategies and approaches, and should be required reading for any medical student." (California Bookwatch, 2016)

"The result is a scholarly yet accessible blend of history, social science, and medical and psychological insights recommended for anyone working in a clinical medical setting." (Donovan's Literary Services 2016)



Table of Contents

Contributors viii

Foreword xi

1 Introduction 1
Jane Kidd

Part 1: The doctor‐patient relationship
Section lead editor: Lorraine M. Noble

2 Introduction to the Doctor–Patient Relationship 5
Lorraine M. Noble

3 History of the Doctor–Patient Relationship 6
Annie Cushing

4 Models of the Doctor–Patient Consultation 21
Alexia Papageorgiou

5 What Is Effective Doctor–Patient Communication? Review of the Evidence 30
Gregory Makoul and Sandra van Dulmen

6 Patient‐Centredness 40
Rosie Illingworth

7 The Impact of Training 49
John Skelton

8 The Future of the Doctor–Patient Relationship 57
Lorraine M. Noble

Part 2: Components of Communication
Section lead editor: Alexia Papageorgiou

Part 2A: Core Tasks in Clinical Communication

9 Overview of Core Tasks in Clinical Communication 69
Jonathan Silverman

10 Relationship Building 72
Jonathan Silverman

11 Information Gathering and Clinical Reasoning 76
Jonathan Silverman

12 Information Sharing and Shared Decision Making 81
Jonathan Silverman Copyrighted Material

13 Communicating about Risk and Uncertainty 87
Katherine Joekes

14 Responding to Emotions 91
Theano V. Kalavana

15 Breaking Bad News 98
Rob Lane

16 Facilitating Behaviour Change through Motivational Interviewing 104
Eva Doherty

17 Responding to Medical Error and Complaints 108
Lucy Ambrose and Lindsey Pope

Part 2B: Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication and Cultural Diversity

18 Overview of Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication 117
Costas S. Constantinou

19 Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication 119
Margot Turner and Nisha Dogra

20 The Family Consultation 127
Xavier Coll

21 Consulting with Children and Young People 131
Xavier Coll

22 The Older Patient 138
Andrew Tarbuck

23 End of Life Issues 147
Vinnie Nambisan and Jennifer Balls

24 Mental Health Matters 151
Jonathan Wilson

Part 2C: Interprofessional Communication

25 Interprofessional Communication and Its Challenges 159
Susanne Lindqvist

Part 3: Learning Teaching and Assessment
Section lead editor: Jo Brown

26 Introduction to Learning Teaching and Assessment 171
Jo Brown

27 The History of Clinical Communication Teaching 172
Victoria Bates Jonathan Reinarz and Connie Wiskin

Part 3A: Models of Learning

28 Behaviourism as a Way of Learning 181
Jo Brown

29 Situated and Work‐Based Learning 186
Jo Brown

30 Experiential Learning 193
Jan van Dalen

31 Transformative Learning and High‐Fidelity Simulation 200
Wesley Scott‐Smith

32 Reflective Practice 206
Sally Quilligan

33 Models of Feedback 211
Catherine J. Williamson Jill Dales and John Spencer

Part 3B: The Assessment of Communication

34 Introduction to Assessment in Communication 221
Jane Kidd

35 Assessing Performance 233
Connie Wiskin and Janet Lefroy

36 Workplace‐Based Assessment 241
Jane Kidd and Janet Lefroy

Part 4: Afterword

37 Afterword 251
Jo Brown Lorraine M. Noble Alexia Papageorgiou and Jane Kidd

Index 252

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/01/2016
      ISBN13: 9781118728246, 978-1118728246
      ISBN10: 1118728246

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Highly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016 Clinical Communication in Medicine brings together the theories, models and evidence that underpin effective healthcare communication in one accessible volume.

      Trade Review

      "From being proactive to skills that come into play when handling emergencies, Clinical Communication in Medicine discusses all kinds of scenarios and options, contrasting different coping strategies and approaches, and should be required reading for any medical student." (California Bookwatch, 2016)

      "The result is a scholarly yet accessible blend of history, social science, and medical and psychological insights recommended for anyone working in a clinical medical setting." (Donovan's Literary Services 2016)



      Table of Contents

      Contributors viii

      Foreword xi

      1 Introduction 1
      Jane Kidd

      Part 1: The doctor‐patient relationship
      Section lead editor: Lorraine M. Noble

      2 Introduction to the Doctor–Patient Relationship 5
      Lorraine M. Noble

      3 History of the Doctor–Patient Relationship 6
      Annie Cushing

      4 Models of the Doctor–Patient Consultation 21
      Alexia Papageorgiou

      5 What Is Effective Doctor–Patient Communication? Review of the Evidence 30
      Gregory Makoul and Sandra van Dulmen

      6 Patient‐Centredness 40
      Rosie Illingworth

      7 The Impact of Training 49
      John Skelton

      8 The Future of the Doctor–Patient Relationship 57
      Lorraine M. Noble

      Part 2: Components of Communication
      Section lead editor: Alexia Papageorgiou

      Part 2A: Core Tasks in Clinical Communication

      9 Overview of Core Tasks in Clinical Communication 69
      Jonathan Silverman

      10 Relationship Building 72
      Jonathan Silverman

      11 Information Gathering and Clinical Reasoning 76
      Jonathan Silverman

      12 Information Sharing and Shared Decision Making 81
      Jonathan Silverman Copyrighted Material

      13 Communicating about Risk and Uncertainty 87
      Katherine Joekes

      14 Responding to Emotions 91
      Theano V. Kalavana

      15 Breaking Bad News 98
      Rob Lane

      16 Facilitating Behaviour Change through Motivational Interviewing 104
      Eva Doherty

      17 Responding to Medical Error and Complaints 108
      Lucy Ambrose and Lindsey Pope

      Part 2B: Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication and Cultural Diversity

      18 Overview of Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication 117
      Costas S. Constantinou

      19 Diversity Issues in Clinical Communication 119
      Margot Turner and Nisha Dogra

      20 The Family Consultation 127
      Xavier Coll

      21 Consulting with Children and Young People 131
      Xavier Coll

      22 The Older Patient 138
      Andrew Tarbuck

      23 End of Life Issues 147
      Vinnie Nambisan and Jennifer Balls

      24 Mental Health Matters 151
      Jonathan Wilson

      Part 2C: Interprofessional Communication

      25 Interprofessional Communication and Its Challenges 159
      Susanne Lindqvist

      Part 3: Learning Teaching and Assessment
      Section lead editor: Jo Brown

      26 Introduction to Learning Teaching and Assessment 171
      Jo Brown

      27 The History of Clinical Communication Teaching 172
      Victoria Bates Jonathan Reinarz and Connie Wiskin

      Part 3A: Models of Learning

      28 Behaviourism as a Way of Learning 181
      Jo Brown

      29 Situated and Work‐Based Learning 186
      Jo Brown

      30 Experiential Learning 193
      Jan van Dalen

      31 Transformative Learning and High‐Fidelity Simulation 200
      Wesley Scott‐Smith

      32 Reflective Practice 206
      Sally Quilligan

      33 Models of Feedback 211
      Catherine J. Williamson Jill Dales and John Spencer

      Part 3B: The Assessment of Communication

      34 Introduction to Assessment in Communication 221
      Jane Kidd

      35 Assessing Performance 233
      Connie Wiskin and Janet Lefroy

      36 Workplace‐Based Assessment 241
      Jane Kidd and Janet Lefroy

      Part 4: Afterword

      37 Afterword 251
      Jo Brown Lorraine M. Noble Alexia Papageorgiou and Jane Kidd

      Index 252

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