Key Features

Communication Skills in Clinical Practice (Doctor-Patient Communication) is an exhaustive book that goes beyond mere communication to reveal the expertise (know-how and show-how) required to cultivate successful doctor-patient relationships. Based on amalgamation of three sources of knowledge, viz. clinical, managerial and social sciences, this book attempts to forge together a holistic approach in dealing with patients and their relatives in a variety of settings. 
Its objectives are: 

1) To describe the core skills involved in successful doctor-patient communication 

2) To discuss how to apply the core skills in clinical practice and  

3) To indicate how to use communication skills to succeed in clinical practice and avoid litigation 

Every chapter has been referenced for further reading and practical exercises to help the readers, acquire the various component skills of successful communication 
Young professionals and students of clinical disciplines will derive maximum benefit from this book.