The Art Of Medical Communication: Bringing The Humanities Into Clinical Practice (PDF)

by Charlie Guy (Author)
 

The field of medical humanities is growing rapidly and offers many valuable insights for medical education generally and for enhancing and improving communication specifically. Through practical and thought-provoking examples, this innovative new text demonstrates how engaging with the arts and humanities can benefit the work of doctors and make them better, more effective practitioners with a focus on achieving this through better communication and by stimulating self-reflection.
Key features:
Utilises modern and familiar examples, including case studies, to illustrate and explore language and communication skill deployment in a variety of given scenariosReflects the increasing use of online consultation and the associated importance of ensuring effective communication in virtual settingsDescribes several models for reflective practiceSupported by a selection of eResources to enhance reader experience and understanding; visit www.routledge.com/9781032272726
This new book is written specifically for medical students, junior doctors and medical educators looking to develop or teach communication skills. It will instil and support the background understanding of the role, need and ongoing requirement for humanities engagement in self-development and reflection to enhance and improve the experience of both the practitioner and the patient.

Product Details

Publisher: CRC Press; September 4, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032272726
ISBN: 9781000922448