Title:
Health communication : theory and practice
Author:
Berry, Dianne.
ISBN:
9780335218714
9780335218707
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Publication Information:
Maidenhead, Berkshire, England ; New York : Open University Press, ©2007.
Physical Description:
xi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series:
Health psychology
Health psychology.
Contents:
Introduction to health communication -- Basic forms of communication -- Underlying theories and models -- Communication between patients and health professionals -- Communicating with particular populations in healthcare -- Communication of difficult information and in difficult circumstances -- Health promotion and communicating with the wider public -- Communication skills training.
Abstract:
Effective health communication is recognised to be a critical aspect of healthcare at both the individual and wider public level. Good communication is associated with positive health outcomes. This book assesses research and practice in the area and provides some guidance for those involved in communicating health information.
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