Health Communication : Principles and Practices.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steele, Godfrey A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in medicine.

Medical education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (391 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kingston : University of the West Indies Press, 2019.

Summary:

This book by Godfrey A. Steele offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying communication skills in medical and health education. It is designed for medical students and health professionals, focusing on enhancing communication competence in various health settings. The text covers oral and written communication, managing conflict, and the use of communication technologies. It includes practical examples, research applications, and insights drawn from the author's extensive experience and international perspectives. The book aims to equip health professionals with the skills necessary for effective communication with patients, colleagues, and the public, emphasizing ethical considerations and the challenges faced in diverse cultural contexts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part 1: Communication Skills for Health Personnel

One: Health Communication

Two: Models of Health Communication

Three: Health Communication Competence and Skills

Four: Oral Communication Skills in Health

Five: Written Communication Skills in Health

Six: Managing Group Communication and Conflict in Health

Part 2: Communication Skills for the Health Professions

Seven: Communication and Counselling in Health

Eight: Managing Bad News and Difficult Situations in Health Settings

Nine: Educating Patients and Learning from Patients

Ten: Educating Colleagues and Learning from Colleagues in Health Settings

Eleven: Communication with the Public and Targeted Segmented Audiences

Twelve: Newer Technology Trends and the Future of Health Communication

Thirteen: Review and Conclusion: Integrating Principles and Practices

Appendix 1: Sample Course COMS 1001

Appendix 2: Sample Course COMS 1002

Appendix 3: Professionalism, Ethics and Communication in Health

Index.

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ISBN:

9789766407254

9766407258

OCLC:

1397570253