Communicating about Health Current Issues and Perspectives |
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Author:
| du Pré, Athena |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-999027-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $94.95 |
Book Description:
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An ideal combination of communication theory and practical advice, Communicating About Health: Current Issues and Perspectives, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable resource for readers looking to improve their communication abilities in the health care field. Written by Athena du Pré - an experienced researcher and noted scholar - the text offers an excellent balance of theory and practice; research and pedagogy; coverage of patient/caregiver issues; and material on the current,...
More DescriptionAn ideal combination of communication theory and practical advice, Communicating About Health: Current Issues and Perspectives, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable resource for readers looking to improve their communication abilities in the health care field. Written by Athena du Pré - an experienced researcher and noted scholar - the text offers an excellent balance of theory and practice; research and pedagogy; coverage of patient/caregiver issues; and material on the current, historical, and philosophical backgrounds of communication in health care. In addition to enhancing features found in the previous edition, this new edition includes a greater emphasis on theory, narrative, and technology in order to reflect changes in the health industry.