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The definitive evidence-based guide to effective patient-centered interviewing

A Doody's Core Title for 2019! 


Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of patient interviewing. The most evidence based-guide available on the topic, and endorsed by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, this acclaimed resource applies the proven 5-Step approach which integrates patient and clinical centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration.


Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing covers important topics such as:
* Patient Education
* Motivating for behavior change
* Breaking bad news
* Managing different personality types
* Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice
* Nonverbal communication
* Using computers in the exam room
* Reporting and presenting evaluations


The book's user-friendly design features icons, boxed case vignettes, and the use of color to highlight key points. Learning aids include practice exercises in each chapter, a pocket card, lists of essential questions, and graphics that facilitate understanding and retention. 


If you are in need of an evidence-based text that provides a proven systematic framework for taking an effective history, your search ends here.





ISBN-13

9781259644627

ISBN-10

1259644626

Weight

1.16 Pounds

Dimensions

7.40 x 0.56 x 9.10 In

List Price

$66.00

Edition

4th Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

352 pages

Publisher

McGraw Hill / Medical

Published On

2018-08-31



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