Product Description

The general practice consultation is one of the most challenging encounters in medicine. It demands of the doctor not only a high degree of technical knowledge and skill, but also considerable interpersonal competence and self-knowledge. Many books have been written about the consultation, but most are informed by a limited range of theoretical perspectives. The aim of this book is to help the reader gain a deeper understanding of the encounter between patient and doctor by examining it from a number of different points of view. Topics that are addressed include:

* information sharing and decision making in the consultation

* theories of the patient-doctor relationship

* the social context of illness

The research evidence is described, and practical implications for patient care are explored. Verbal and non-verbal communication, the care of patients with chronic illness, and management of emotional and psychosocial problems are discussed in detail.

Understanding the Consultation will be of particular interest to trainee general practitioners, but should also be of interest to established general practitioners and senior medical students.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326169 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 135 pages

Review
"Sustained and intellectually credible treatment of SD." - Managing HE "...tightly argued and beautifully written." - Teaching in Higher Education "This eminently readable book is one that should be in the collection of all thoughtful staff developers." - Assessment &Evaluation in Higher Education "...represents an unusually sustained and intellectually credible treatment of staff development and is, therefore, to be warmly recommended." - Higher Educational Review

From the Publisher
Doctor
"...This is a readable and scholarly account of the consultation. It solidly covers the canonical works of consultation theory while bringing in newer contributions to this field of study...It would serve adequately for anyone learning consultation skills, both in itself and as a guide to other authors. Even old hands should find something new to add to their knowledge." - Doctor

About the Author
Tim Usherwood is Professor of General Practice at the University of Sydney. A London graduate, his first practice was beside the lower Clyde shipyards in Scotland, and his second was in central Sheffield. He now practises at Daruk Aboriginal community-controlled health service in Western Sydney.