Description

Book Synopsis

The definitive evidence-based guide to effective patient-centered interviewing

A Doodyâs Core Title for 2024 & 2022! 

Smithâs Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of patient interviewing. The most evidence based-guide available on the topic, and endorsed by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, this acclaimed resource applies the proven 5-Step approach which integrates patient and clinical centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration.

Smithâs Patient-Centered Interviewing covers important topics such as:

  • Patient Education
  • Motivating for behavior change
  • Breaking bad news
  • Managing different personality types
  • Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Using computers in the exam room
  • Reporting and presenting

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1: The Medical Interview

    Chapter 2: Data-Gathering and Relationship-Building Skills

    Chapter 3: The Beginning of the Interview: Patient-Centered Interviewing

    Chapter 4: Symptom-Defining Skills

    Chapter 5: The Middle of the Interview: Clinician-Centered Interviewing

    Chapter 6: Step 11: The End of the Interview

    Chapter 7: Adapting the Interview to Different Situations and Other Practical Issues

    Chapter 8: The Clinician-Patient Relationship

    Chapter 9: Summarizing and Presenting the Patient's Story

    NEW! Application of Patient-Centered Skills

    NEW! Being Patient-Centered in the Digital Age

Smiths Patient Centered Interviewing An

    Product form

    £56.04

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £58.99 – you save £2.95 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 14 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Auguste Fortin, Francesca Dwamena, Richard Frankel

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Smiths Patient Centered Interviewing An by Auguste Fortin

      Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
      Publication Date: 04/10/2018
      ISBN13: 9781259644627, 978-1259644627
      ISBN10: 1259644626
      Also in:
      Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The definitive evidence-based guide to effective patient-centered interviewing

      A Doodyâs Core Title for 2024 & 2022! 

      Smithâs Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of patient interviewing. The most evidence based-guide available on the topic, and endorsed by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, this acclaimed resource applies the proven 5-Step approach which integrates patient and clinical centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration.

      Smithâs Patient-Centered Interviewing covers important topics such as:

      • Patient Education
      • Motivating for behavior change
      • Breaking bad news
      • Managing different personality types
      • Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice
      • Nonverbal communication
      • Using computers in the exam room
      • Reporting and presenting

        Table of Contents

        Chapter 1: The Medical Interview

        Chapter 2: Data-Gathering and Relationship-Building Skills

        Chapter 3: The Beginning of the Interview: Patient-Centered Interviewing

        Chapter 4: Symptom-Defining Skills

        Chapter 5: The Middle of the Interview: Clinician-Centered Interviewing

        Chapter 6: Step 11: The End of the Interview

        Chapter 7: Adapting the Interview to Different Situations and Other Practical Issues

        Chapter 8: The Clinician-Patient Relationship

        Chapter 9: Summarizing and Presenting the Patient's Story

        NEW! Application of Patient-Centered Skills

        NEW! Being Patient-Centered in the Digital Age

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account