Dr Jo Brown, Reader in Medical Education, Academic Director of the Student Experience, Head of Clinical Communication, National Teaching Fellow, St George’s, University of London. Dr Lorraine M Noble, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Communication, UCL Medical School, UCL, London, UK. Dr Alexia Papageorgiou, Associate Professor in Clinical Communication, St George's, University of London medical programme, delivered in Cyprus by the University of Nicosia Medical School. Dr Jane Kidd, Undergraduate Quality Manager, Education Training and Research, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; External tutor, Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education, St George’s University of London.
From being proactive to skills that come into play when handling emergencies, Clinical Communication in Medicine discusses all kinds of scenarios and options, contrasting different coping strategies and approaches, and should be required reading for any medical student. (California Bookwatch, 2016) The result is a scholarly yet accessible blend of history, social science, and medical and psychological insights recommended for anyone working in a clinical medical setting. (Donovan's Literary Services 2016) As Chief Medical Officer I am very aware of the importance of effective communication with patients and their families. This book comprehensively charts the evidence base that underpins current teaching in clinical communication in medicine and draws together the interdisciplinary strands from which it has evolved providing an historical perspective. I expect this to become an essential reference text for all those involved in teaching clinical communication to medical students and doctors, and for health professionals who are interested in developing their knowledge of the subject. I am happy to endorse this book. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer