Health professional and patient interaction / Amy Haddad, Regina Doherty, Ruth Purtilo

Author: Purtilo, Ruth B.
Published: St Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2019]
Edition: Ninth edition.
Physical Description: ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Additional Creators: Haddad, Amy Marie and Doherty, Regina F.

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Contents

Creating a context of respect. Respect in the professional role -- Professional relatedness built on respect -- Professional boundaries guided by respect -- Respectful interactions in the delivery of care. Respect for self in the professional role -- Respect in a diverse society -- Respect in the institutional settings of health care -- Respect for the patient's situation. Respecting the patient's story -- Respect for the patient's family and significant relationships -- Respect through communication. Respectful interprofessional communication and collaboration -- Respectful communication in an information age -- Respectful interactions across the life span. Respectful interaction : working with newborns, infants, and children in the early years -- Respectful interaction : working with school-age children and adolescents -- Respectful interaction : working with adults -- Respectful interaction : working with older adults -- Some special challenges : creating a context of respect. Respectful interaction : when the patient is dying -- Respectful interaction in complex situations.

Summary

Easily navigate through the complicated and challenging world of daily on-the-job human interactions, with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 9th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication, this time-tested guide offers the tools you need to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape your on-the-job success. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and various backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It's the foundation you need to effectively and successfully communicate on the job. -- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN

9780323533621
0323533620

Note

Purtilo was first named author on previous edition.

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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