Author : Frederic W. Platt
Release : 2004
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 745/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview by : Frederic W. Platt
Download or read book Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview written by Frederic W. Platt. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by physicians skilled at coaching colleagues in physician-patient communication, this pocket guide presents practical strategies for handling a wide variety of difficult patient interviews. Each chapter presents a hypothetical scenario, describes effective communication techniques for each phase of the interaction, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. The presentation includes examples of physician-patient dialogue, illustrations showing body language, and key references. This edition includes new chapters on caring for physician-patients, communicating with colleagues, disclosing unexpected outcomes and medical errors, shared decision making and informed consent, and teaching communication skills. Other new chapters describe clinical attitudes such as patience, curiosity, and hope.