Communication for nurses : talking with patients / edited by Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, Janice B. Foust.
| Other author | Sheldon, Lisa Kennedy, editor. |
| Other author | Foust, Janice B., editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2014] |
| Description | xxi, 291 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The first encounter -- The nurse as a person : theories of self and nursing -- Patients as people : standards to guide communication -- Cultural diversity : awareness and values -- Establishing a therapeutic relationship -- Interviewing skills : a clinical art and science -- Nonverbal communication : cues and body language -- The therapeutic uses of humor -- Communications during transitions in care -- Physical impairments : altering communication to meet the patients' needs -- Talking with children : working with families -- Nurses as educators : simulation and patient care -- Communicating about sexual health needs -- The experience of pain : working with patients -- Communication in life-threatening illness and spiritual care -- Anger, anxiety, and difficult communication styles -- Compassion fatigue : caring for yourself -- Communicating with peers and healthcare providers -- Electronic communication : media, social networking, and medical records -- Delegation and assertive communication -- A conclusion and a beginning. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013022672 |
| ISBN | 9781449691776 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1449691773 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 88 C734 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |