Effective Medical Communication

Effective communication lies at the heart of medical profession, whether it is patient-doctor communication, interpersonal communication, or communication with scientific and research community. However, medical professionals are not adequately trained in these skills which is a key deficiency. Very often the message of the presentation is lost because of inadequate preparation, slides that fail to communicate effectively, and a generally unconvincing performance by the presenter as well as improper communication skills. The book addresses all aspects of communication abilities needed for a professional as he/she enters medical school and reaches further up in the career ladder. Each chapter has a quote or a statement that captures the essence of the text. The entire book follows a unique approach called A, B, C, D and E to represent Assess Need, Brief, Contextualize, Describe and Evaluate . Abundant illustrations in the form of case scenarios, anecdotes, tables, graphs, and cartoons cater to the interest of the readers. Loaded with practical information, tips to help achieve effective communication and real-world examples, this title can improve communication skills for clinicians, educators, and researchers, whether they are new to writing or seasoned authors.