Health communication, language, and social action across the life span / Amber K. Worthington [and five others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Worthington, Amber K., editor.

Series:

Language as social action ; v. 25.

Language as social action ; vol. 25

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in medicine.

Communication in medicine--Social aspects.

Communication.

Physician-Patient Relations.

Medical Subjects:

Communication.

Physician-Patient Relations.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 345 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : PeterLang, [2025]

Summary:

"The language utilized within health communication encounters has a direct influence on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In many ways, the difficulties associated with efficient, effective, and competent communication within the health care context can be the major determinant of successful health outcomes. Further, while many of the interactional contexts within health are intergenerational, communication encounters are challenged by ageism and a lack of appropriate intergenerational communication skills. While it may seem obvious that the nature of human interaction is constantly changing as individuals develop throughout their lives, few theoretical or empirical investigators within the general disciplines of Communication, Language, and Social Psychology ground their research within a life span developmental perspective. This book addresses communication events within health care institutions from a theory-rich, methodologically varied, and social action/positive communication orientation. Chapters in this book examine interpersonal relationships, the social environment, and culture to develop beneficial communication practices for healthcare professionals, individuals, families, and communities"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Positive communication as social action : compassion and communication savoring / Margaret Jane Pitts.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781433197550

1433197553

9781433197567

1433197561

OCLC:

1436021239

Publisher Number:

90101352671