Clinical Communication In Medicine

As Chief Medical Officer I am very aware of the importance of effective communication with patients and their families. This book comprehensively charts the evidence base that underpins current teaching in clinical communication in medicine and draws together the interdisciplinary strands from which it has evolved, providing a historical perspective. I expect this to become an essential reference text for all those involved in teaching clinical communication to medical students and doctors and for health professionals who are interested in developing their knowledge of the subject. I am happy to endorse this book. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer

Clinical Communication in Medicine brings together the theories, models and evidence that underpin effective healthcare communication in one accessible volume. Endorsed and developed by members of the UK Council of Clinical Communication in Undergraduate Medical Education, it traces the subject to its primary disciplinary origins, looking at how it is practised, taught and learned today, as well as considering future directions.

Focusing on three key areas -- the doctor-patient relationship, core components of clinical communication, and effective teaching and assessment - Clinical Communication in Medicine enhances the understanding of effective communication. It links theory to teaching, so principles and practice are clearly understood.

Clinical Communication in Medicine Is a new and definitive guide for professionals involved in the education of medical undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees, as well as experienced and junior clinicians, researchers, teachers, students and policymakers.

Dr Jo Brown, Reader in Medical Education, Academic Director of the Student Experience, Head of Clinical Communication, National Teaching Fellow, St George’s, University of London.

Dr Lorraine M Noble, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Communication, UCL Medical School, UCL, London, UK.

Dr Alexia Papageorgiou, Associate Professor in Clinical Communication, St George's, University of London medical programme, delivered in Cyprus by the University of Nicosia Medical School.

Dr Jane Kidd, Undergraduate Quality Manager, Education Training and Research, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; External tutor, Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education, St George’s University of London.