Body Movement and Speech in Medical Interaction

by Christian Heath

Book Overview

This book is based on a substantial collection of video recordings of everyday medical consultations in the UK, and offers a micro-analysis of the visual and vocal aspects of the interaction between doctors and patients. Using actual examples, accompanied by numerous illustrations, Christian Heath explores the moment-by-moment coordination of body movement and speech by and between doctor and patient. He discusses various aspects of medical examination,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521031761
• ISBN13: 9780521031769
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"