Discipline: | Practice Med | Subject Definition: | Medical History Taking-Methods | NLM Class: | WB 290 | LC Class: | RC65 | Abstract: | Written by an eminent authority on interviewing techniques and resident training, Patient Centered Interviewing provides practical, how-to guidance on every aspect of physician-patient communication. Readers will hone their skills in patient centered interviewing techniques whose effectiveness is documented by published evidence. Chapters present techniques for defining the patient's symptoms, making the doctor centered part of the interviewing process patient-friendly, and handling specific scenarios. Also included are effective strategies for summarizing data from the interview, presenting these findings to colleagues, and using patient education materials. The book's user-friendly design features icons, boxed case vignettes, and use of color to highlight key points. |
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