8th Edition

The Doctor's Communication Handbook, 8th Edition

By Francesca Frame, Peter Tate Copyright 2020
142 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

142 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

142 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Of previous editions: '... breaks new ground in its readability … It is concise, wise, and firmly pragmatic'. British Medical Journal 'Since it was first published in 1994, Peter Tate’s The Doctor’s Communication Handbook has been essential reading to improve GP registrars’ communication skills'. Practical Diabetes International This bestselling title has established itself as... Read more

1. The essence of good doctoring: A personal reflection. 2. Ideas, concerns and expectations. 3. How doctors talk to patients and why. 4. Different types of patients. 5. Patient-encounter outcomes. 6. How you feel is as important as what you know. 7. What you need to achieve in a patient encounter or consultation. 8. Different methods of consulting. 9. Complex scenarios. 10. Wider communication and ethical issues. 11. Communication as a competence? 12. Summary.

Biography

Peter Tate is a retired General Practitioner, UK

Francesca Frame is a General Practitioner in Cambridgeshire, UK