Product Description

This book has established itself as a key text for all doctors, whatever their experience and wherever they practice, and is of particular value to candidates sitting the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) examination. The light-hearted, conversational approach makes for enjoyable reading. All trainee doctors, particularly those completing the Work Based Assessment (WBA) section of the MRCGP examination will find this text invaluable, as will undergraduate medical students and postgraduate candidates for the new Clinical Skills Examination (CSE) in 2007, a future requirement for membership of the RCGP. 'This book is readable, friendly and informative guide. A great help.' - "Education for Primary Care". 'If you have never read a book about doctor/patient communication - start with this one. The author provides tips for anyone taking the College exam. It will appeal to all general practitioners, being very readable and illustrated with narrative and cartoons. The book concludes with an excellent personalised reference list'. - "Practical Diabetes International". 'The consultation is analysed in-depth in this remarkable easy-to-read volume' - "GP." 'An uninhibited paean of good communication' - "Education for General Practice." 'Cheerfully illustrated and readable' - "British Medical Journal." 'The text is full of wisdom' - "British Journal of General Practice". 'Easy-to-read and written with enthusiasm' - "Medical Monitor." 'An excellent blend of theory and practice which should be read by every doctor' - "Clinician in Management". 'A must for every doctor' - "Family Practice".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46169 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 179 pages

About the Author
Former Convenor, Panel of Examiners, Royal College of General Practitioners

Customer Reviews

All Doctors should read this book (and Nurses, Therapists, Pharmacists etc.)
This is the best place to start when reading about the consultation. It is clear, straightforward, concise and comprehensive. You can read this in the bath or on the train - it's not a book you have to study, you know most of this intuitively anyway, but this puts a framework on things. You WILL start to consult better IMMEDIATELY after reading each chapter!

The reading list at the end is full of gems old and new, and it references all the classic consultation models and strategies, but is still fresh and up to date with all the latest thoughts and ideas.

This is not just for GPs, but GPs actually try to be good at talking to patients, so most will have read this. Any doctor could benefit (even ones working in a lab!) from this book, and I would heartily recommend it to all. Other healthcare workers who consult will also find it invaluable.

A Book For All Doctors, Nurses...And Patients Too
This is an amazing book. Although it's written for GPs primarily, a well thumbed edition should be on every health care professional's bookshelf.

Dr. Tate understands that patient communication is the root from which all effective medical care grows. This book tells you why, and how.

If every patient read it too, they would demand this level of professional care from their own doctors, demanding of them at their consultation visit, "Have you read The Doctor's Communication Handbook?" and not accepting no for an answer.

A "must read" simple as that!
I was drawn to this book having read Peter Tate's Novel called "Seasickness"
I really wanted to get more into where he had got his motivation for the book through his history of practice. I am thinking of becoming a writer myself, and wanted to research further into the adaptablity of this writer from a more theoretical background into a fictional style. Something I know a lot of authors fail at.
I found it to be another shining example of how this author manages to turn a fairly heavy subject into a far more accessable read for not only the Professionals amongst you, but the normal everyday reader as well. It is true that it is aimed more at the medical profession, but I learnt a great deal about how my doctor probably deals with me from it.
Even if you only use it as a reference guide it is a good tool to have.
I would heartedly recommend this writer to you all, a balance like this is hard to find. Well Done Peter!