A practical guide to medical psychology

How do you communicate with a patient when you're under time pressure, dealing with emotions, or in challenging situations?
This book provides practical, immediately applicable methods for everyday clinical practice. A team of medical and psychology experts clearly summarises key communication skills – from conducting interviews and educating patients to encouraging cooperation and delivering serious news or communicating in crisis situations.
The publication is designed to be used as needed – just flip to the relevant chapter. Each one offers a concise explanation, empirical support, model dialogues, and specific recommendations for your practice.
A practical guide that helps you find the right words when they matter most.