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  • Patient Treatment Adherenceby Hayden B. Bosworth; Eugene Z. Oddone; Morris Weinberger

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 49.95

    This new book summarizes the adherence literature for a number of specific health behaviors and populations. It provides a comprehensive source on the conceptualization, interventions, and measurement of treatment adherence and a synthesis of the research across demographic and chronic diseases. The text presents problems associated with treatment... more...

  • Communication in Medical Careby John Heritage; Douglas W. Maynard; Paul Drew; Marjorie Harness Goodwin; John J. Gumperz; Deborah Schiffrin

    Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 46.00

    In this new and pathbreaking volume, a team of leading contributors from the fields of linguistics, sociology and medicine examine how doctors and patients communicate in primary care consultations. Clear, informative and comprehensive, it will be essential reading for students and researchers in sociolinguistics, communication studies, sociology,... more...

  • Doctoringby Eric J. Cassell

    Oxford University Press 2002; US$ 19.99

    In this title, Eric Cassell discusses the new generalism and the skills that physicians-in-training must be taught to practice the art of doctoring, which centres on the person, not a disease or organ system, as well as the relationship between the physician and the individual. more...

  • Public Health Practice in Australiaby Vivian Lin; James Smith; Sally Fawkes

    Allen & Unwin 2007; US$ 72.68

    A comprehensive introduction to public health in Australia. Taking an applied approach, it offers a systematic overview of the key theories, methods, priorities and players in the field. more...

  • The Essential Patient Handbookby Alan B. Ettinger; Deborah M. Weisbrot; Stuart Apfel

    Demos Medical Publishing 2004; US$ 19.95

    The Essential Patient Handbook was written for the millions of Americans who are dissatisfied with their medical care, and are looking for a practical no-nonsense way to get the help they need from their doctors. It contains lessons learned by two doctors (husband and wife) who endured immense challenges on the patient side of the medical care system.... more...

  • Counselling Skills for Complementary Therapistsby Rosie March-Smith

    McGraw-Hill Education 2005; US$ 165.00

    Topics such as transference and counter transference are woven together with case studies, practical tips, and personal anecdotes and observations, to make this an accessible and informative book for professionals, graduates, and students. more...

  • YOU: The Smart Patientby Michael F. Roizen; Mehmet C. Oz

    Scribner 2006; US$ 14.95

    Everyone needs to become a smart patient. In fact, in the worst cases, your life may even depend on it. Number one bestselling authors and doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz have written this indispensable handbook to help everyone to get the best health care possible -- by making everyone into their own medical detective. Witty, playful, at... more...

  • Therapyby Don Feasey

    Palgrave Macmillan 2005; US$ 42.00

    This book explores, through careful examination of theory and practice, what is likely to happen in the therapy room from the first encounter to the final session. It will be of use to therapists and counsellors from all backgrounds an essential reading for trainees. This accessible book is an exercise in de-mystification, and will introduce the reader,... more...

  • Empathy in Patient Careby Mohammadreza Hojat

    Springer 2007; US$ 59.99

    Human beings are designed by evolution to form meaningful interpersonal relationships through verbal and nonverbal communication. This book presents the theme that empathic human connections are beneficial to the body and mind. It views empathy from multidisciplinary perspectives that include evolution, neuropsychology, clinical and social. more...

  • Putting Patients Firstby Susan B Frampton; Patrick A. Charmel; Planetree

    Wiley 2008; US$ 52.00

    The second edition of Putting Patients First showcases what Planetree facilities and the Planetree organization have learned about the commitments, conditions, practices, and policies that are needed to do more than give lip service to being--patient-centered.--It should be read by every student, nurse, physician, administrator, trustee, policy maker,... more...