Health Professional and Patient Interaction

• UNIQUE!
Integration of respect throughout the text underscores its necessity across the many different types of interactions between the health professional and patient and establishes the foundation for positive relationships with patients and interprofessional care teams.
• UNIQUE!　Focus on interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration addresses issues that apply to many different healthcare disciplines to help you identify with your specific field, as well as recognize themes that apply across a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• UNIQUE! Information on developmental and lifespan changes offers insight on the challenges experienced by patients, families, and caregivers and strategies for effective age-appropriate interactions.
• UPDATED! Comprehensive, evidence-based content provides the most current information and strategies for being an effective and compassionate health professional.
• Authentic patient cases　and scenarios drawn from contemporary practice demonstrate strategies and tools for effective communication and collaboration with patients and colleagues in a wide range of healthcare settings.
• Reflections Questions　throughout the text challenge you to apply critical thinking skills and personal experience to different scenarios.
• Questions for Thought and Discussion　at the end of the book help you apply your knowledge to a variety of situations.
• Extensive, updated references ensure content is current and applicable to today’s clinical practice.

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