Patient-Centred Communication and Counselling: Principles and Practice

Download or read book Patient-Centred Communication and Counselling: Principles and Practice written by Deidre Pretorius and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book & DVD. Communication and counselling in the healthcare setting encompasses a broad range of practical skills, self-knowledge and ethical-legal knowledge. The patient-centred approach is adaptable and suitable for use in different cultural healthcare settings. Key features for students and educators: Summary tables for quick reference; Provides information for students related to examination and communication skill assessments; Critical thinking activities at the end of each section make it a practical training guide; The accompanying DVD contains role plays of common counselling and communication situations. The DVD allows ample opportunity to assess, critique and improve on communication skills and counselling processes. The content follows international guidelines.