Professional and therapeutic communication /
Professional and Therapeutic Communication focuses on the professional approaches to communication and the therapeutic elements of the caring relationship. It provides a contemporary and practical approach to fundamental concepts, with an emphasis on creating learning-centred working environments, t...
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Oxford University Press,
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Publisher Address: | South Melbourne, Victoria : |
Publication Dates: | 2015. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Summary: |
Professional and Therapeutic Communication focuses on the professional approaches to communication and the therapeutic elements of the caring relationship. It provides a contemporary and practical approach to fundamental concepts, with an emphasis on creating learning-centred working environments, through which students may explore the variety of situations in which communication with patients, relatives and colleagues occur in the clinical environment. -- Provided by publisher. The text is structured to give consideration to a lifespan focus, with attention to communication through verbal, non-verbal and written means. Special attention is given to the unique advantages and challenges that accompany the growth of communication through electronic systems. -- Provided by publisher. |
Carrier Form: | xxiii, 332 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780195591064 0195591062 |
Index Number: | R118 |
CLC: | R45 |
Call Number: | R45/P964 |
Contents: | Part 1: Communicating professionally and therapeutically -- 1. The unique nature of the health care environment -- 2. What is communication? -- 3. Culture and Communication -- 4. Communication across the lifespan -- Part 2: Professional and therapeutic communication in context -- 5. Interprofessional communication -- 6. Communicating within the organization -- 7. Communicating with the community -- Part 3: Ethical and Supportive Communication -- 8. Safety and quality in communication 9. Confidentiality, privacy and communication -- 10. Advocacy and the professional role -- 11. Managing confl |