Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing

An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition

Auguste Fortin, Francesca Dwamena, Richard Frankel , Brenda Lepisto

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McGraw-Hill Education
08 August 2018

Doctor patient relationship; Examination of patients

The definitive evidence-based guide to effective patient-centered interviewing

A Doody’s Core Title for 2024 & 2022!

Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition is a practical introductory textbook covering the essentials of patient interviewing. The most evidence based-guide available on the topic, and endorsed by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, this acclaimed resource applies the proven 5-Step approach which integrates patient and clinical centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration.

Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing covers important topics such as:

Patient Education Motivating for behavior change Breaking bad news Managing different personality types Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice Nonverbal communication Using computers in the exam room Reporting and presenting evaluations

The book’s user-friendly design features icons, boxed case vignettes, and the use of color to highlight key points. Learning aids include practice exercises in each chapter, a pocket card, lists of essential questions, and graphics that facilitate understanding and retention.

If you are in need of an evidence-based text that provides a proven systematic framework for taking an effective history, your search ends here.

By: Auguste Fortin, Francesca Dwamena, Richard Frankel, Brenda Lepisto, Robert C Smith
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 506g
ISBN: 9781259644627
ISBN 10: 1259644626
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 08 August 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , Primary , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: The Medical Interview Chapter 2: Data-Gathering and Relationship-Building Skills Chapter 3: The Beginning of the Interview: Patient-Centered Interviewing Chapter 4: Symptom-Defining Skills Chapter 5: The Middle of the Interview: Clinician-Centered Interviewing Chapter 6: Step 11: The End of the Interview Chapter 7: Adapting the Interview to Different Situations and Other Practical Issues Chapter 8: The Clinician-Patient Relationship Chapter 9: Summarizing and Presenting the Patient's Story NEW! Application of Patient-Centered Skills NEW! Being Patient-Centered in the Digital Age

August Hector Fortin, VI, MD, MPH is Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University. Francesca Dwamena, MD, MS, FACP, FAACH is Chairperson of the Department of Medicine, and Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University. Richard M. Frankel, PhD is Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Robert Smith, MD is Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Michigan State University.