Communication Skills That Heal: A Practical Approach to a New Professionalism in Medicine [Paperback]

Barry Bub MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1857756649 | ISBN-13: 978-1857756647 | Publication Date: December 31, 2005 | Edition: 1

Advanced Physician Awareness Training, Philadelphia, PA. Text addresses concerns of both patients and medical professionals regarding communication under time constraints. Challenges current communication concepts in healthcare, and provides anecdotes, theory, principles, and holistic approaches. For clinicians and practitioners. Softcover.

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"It will become required reading for our medical students and residents." -- FACS Healthcare Communication Review

About the Author

Barry Bub, MD, is a physician educator, mentor, and psychotherapist, and President of Advanced Physician Awareness Training, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing; 1 edition (December 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857756649
• ISBN-13: 978-1857756647
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,704,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beats Expectations, February 1, 2006

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This review is from: Communication Skills That Heal: A Practical Approach to a New Professionalism in Medicine (Paperback)

I began this book thinking it would describe how practitioners can use communication to their help patients heal -- to, as much as is possible, restore patients (or help start them on the path) to health and wellbeing. And it does. What it also does, however, is address the important issue of health practitioners' health and wellbeing. This is important, the author says, because practitioners who are not at peace with themselves cannot help their patients to become so. What makes his take on all this credible is that, as a physician, he well understands and values the training of doctors. He speaks the language. As such, he is able to present his case in a way that is not only convincing, but helpful. Health practioners who read this book will find valuable insights and practical tips for moving both themselves and their patients along the path to wellness.