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Communicative English for Nurses , 3rd Edition
- 3rd Edition - September 22, 2021
- Authors: Shama Lohumi, Rakesh Lohumi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 3 7 5 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 3 7 6 - 1
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Request a sales quote- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the third edition
- Dedication
- List of Illustrations
- Section-1. Communication
- 1. Communicative english
- Introduction
- Purpose and definition of communication
- Scope of communication
- Understanding communication
- Communication is a dynamic process
- Importance of communicative skills in health care
- Communication and health outcomes
- Patient satisfaction
- Effects of poor communication
- Exercise
- 2. Principles and process of communication
- Introduction
- Communication process
- Purpose of communication
- Channels of communication
- Stages of communication
- Types of communication
- Vertical and horizontal communication
- Barriers to effective communication
- Exercise
- 3. Communication and language
- Mother tongue and second language
- Functions of language
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Communication with patients
- Language barrier
- 4. Roles of health professionals in communication
- Multiple communicative roles
- Patient-centred communication
- Communication tips for nurses
- Written communication
- Sample nurse–patient interaction
- Student activity
- 5. Errors in communication
- Lack of assertiveness
- Listening errors
- Speaking errors
- Reading errors
- Writing errors
- Nonverbal errors
- Error reporting and analysis
- Exercise
- Multiple choice questions
- Section-2. Remedial Grammar & Listening Speaking Reading Writing Skills (LSRWS)
- 6. The sentence
- Sentence formation
- Types of sentences
- Exercises
- 7. Parts of speech
- Noun
- The gender (noun)
- Singular and plural nouns
- Pronouns
- Verb
- Adjectives
- Adverb
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Interjections
- Articles
- Exercises
- 8. Narration and voice
- Direct and indirect speeches
- Active and passive voice
- Exercises
- 9. Vocabulary
- Root words
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Homonyms, homophones and homographs
- Essential medical vocabulary
- Confusing words
- List of medical specialists
- Exercises
- 10. Remedial grammar
- Quick remedial grammar
- Articles
- More uses of articles in english
- Punctuation
- Modifiers
- Exercises
- Section-3. Attentive Listening
- 11. Hearing and listening
- Exercises
- 12. Concentration while listening
- Goal-based listening
- Listening process
- Tips for listening
- Advantages of being a good listener
- Problems in the listening skills
- Exercises
- 13. Notes taking
- Tips for taking notes
- Exercises
- 14. Listening to media: Audio and video speeches
- Radio
- Listening competencies
- TV and videos
- Barriers to effective listening
- Exercises
- Section-4. Speaking-Effective Conversation
- 15. Speaking
- Problems of english speaking
- 16. Phonetics
- Branches of phonetics
- Sounds of the letters
- Transcription of phonetics
- Phonetic symbols
- Exercises
- 17. Effective speaking
- Tips for effective speaking
- Sequencing words and phrases
- Linking words
- Sequencing ideas
- Giving a reason
- Giving a result
- Contrasting ideas
- Tenses
- Using idioms
- Sample conversations
- Handling the visitors
- Exercises
- 18. Situational narratives
- Oral reports and presentations
- Guidelines for oral presentation
- Handing over
- Exercises
- 19. Telephonic conversation
- Telephone etiquette tips
- Example of telephonic conversation between a nurse and a patient’s husband
- Exercise
- 20. Health education
- Health talk
- Exercise
- 21. Debating
- Debate
- Sample debates
- Exercise
- 22. Discussion
- Advantages of discussion
- Steps for discussion
- Rules for discussion
- Example of discussion
- Exercise
- 23. Panel discussion (group discussion)
- Panel discussion on care to a terminally-ill cancer patient
- Exercise
- 24. Public speaking
- Useful tips for confident public speaking
- Types of speeches
- Exercises
- Section-5. Reading and Comprehension
- 25. Reading
- Comprehension
- Examples
- Exercises
- 26. Precis writing
- Important points regarding precis
- Examples
- Exercise
- 27. Paraphrasing
- Characteristics of good paraphrasing
- Examples
- Exercises
- Section-6. Writing English
- 28. Introduction
- Exercise
- 29. Electronic mode of writing
- Some tips on emails
- Common errors in writing
- Difference between the words
- Common differences between British english and American english
- Exercises
- 30. Letter writing
- Tips for writing
- Formal letters
- Exercises
- 31. Essay writing
- Parts of an essay
- Pre-writing steps
- Characteristics of a good essay
- Some examples of essays
- Exercise
- 32. Story writing
- Characterization
- Planning the plot
- Developing the scene
- Examples of stories
- Exercise
- 33. Diary writing
- Advantages of diary writing
- Steps for writing diary
- Exercise
- 34. Resume writing
- Applying for jobs
- Sample application
- Curriculum vitae and resume
- Biodata
- Sample resume
- Sample biodata
- More about CV
- Sample CVS
- Exercises
- 35. Report writing
- Writing instructions
- Importance of reports and records
- Nurse-to-nurse reporting
- Oral reports
- Types of reports
- Nursing records
- Medicolegal reports
- When to use a report
- General consent
- Principles of the anecdotal records
- Four types of data to be collected depending on the patient’s needs
- Electronic medical records
- Writing report about health problems
- Exercises
- Appendix
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: September 22, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131263754
- eBook ISBN: 9788131263761