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Communication
Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals
- 2nd Edition - July 14, 2012
- Author: Gjyn O'Toole
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 2 9 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 1 0 0 - 4
This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.
- Ancillary package including MCQs
- Scenarios
- Reflection questions
- Health professions focus
- Specific chapters on -
- communicating with indigenous peoples
- Culturally appropriate communication
- Reflective practice
- Self awareness
Undergraduate courses in the allied health professions, and interpersonal communication skills subjects with a multidisciplinary cohort
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: July 14, 2012
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Australia
- eBook ISBN: 9780729582971
- eBook ISBN: 9780729581004
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Gjyn O'Toole
Gjyn retired from academia in 2020.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy (retired), The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia