Doctors Talking with Patients/Patients Talking with Doctors: Improving Communication in Medical Visits

by Debra L. Roter and Judith A. Hall

Book Overview

The verbal and nonverbal exchanges that take place between doctor and patient affect both participants, and can result in a range of positive or negative psychological reactions-including comfort, alarm, irritation, or resolve. This updated edition of a widely popular book sets out specific principles and recommendations for improving doctor-patient communications. It describes the process of communication, analyzes social and psychological factors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275990176
• ISBN13: 9780275990176
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Drs talking with pts /pts talking with drs

After I read this book I realise how little patients tell and how much less we need to talk, so we can hear more. Worth a read .Serious thought provoking ideas. Dr Nagi