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OUP Australia and New Zealand
28 September 2012
Communicating in the Health Sciences introduces students to the nature and importance of communication in the health sciences, with comprehensive coverage of all the written, electronic, visual and interpersonal communication skills essential for professions in the health sciences. This new edition has been completely restructured with a more logical flow, building skills and giving students the best access to information.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew Structure: This edition has been completely restructured so that it flows more logically. Part 1 and Part 2 cover the communication skills required in an academic/tertiary setting. Part 3 and Part 4 cover the communication skills required when communicating with colleagues, patients/clients and carers in a professional environment. Part 5 covers more advanced professional communication skills – thesis writing, writing papers for journals and preparing posters.

New chapter on ‘Digital Communication in a Networked World’.

New pedagogical features: key terms and margin note definitions.

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Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of Publication:   Australia
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Height: 245mm,  Width: 191mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   736g
ISBN:   9780195579048
ISBN 10:   0195579046
Pages:   318
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Part 1: Understanding Communication 1. Communication in the Health Sciences 2. Theories of Communication 3. Communication and Duty of Care 4. Academic Integrity and HonestyPart 2: Learning to Communicate5. Getting organised for effective study 6. Learning to do Academic Writing 7. Learning to Write Essays and Assignments 8. Searching the Literature and Managing References and Resources 9. Reference Systems and Strategies 10. Formatting and Text Styles 11. Communicating in Problem-based learning classes 12. Giving Effective Presentations in Class 13. Projected Presentations 14. Designing Tables and Graphics 15. Giving and Receiving Feedback 16. Digital Communication in a Networked World 17. Avoiding PlagiarismPart 3: Communicating in the Workplace18. Talking with Colleagues, Patients, Clients and Carers 19. Interviewing Patients and Clients 20. Intercultural Communication 21. Communicating Clinical Reasoning 22. Writing Records, Reports and Referrals in Professional Practice 23. Case Conferences and Student Case Presentations 24. Preparing a Community Health Proposal 25. Communicating with the Community about HealthPart 4: Communicating in Teams26. Working with Groups: Consulting, Advocating, Mediating and Negotiating 27. Working as a Member of a Health Team 28. Communicating in Teams 29. Being Assertive in Teams and Workplaces 30. Leadership in Health PracticePart 5: Doing Advanced Communication31. Thesis Writing 32. Writing Papers for Journals 33. Preparing Posters 34. Presenting Talks at Conferences

Professor Joy Higgs AM, PhD, MHPEd, BSc, Director, The Education for Practice Institute, Charles Sturt University. Dr Rola Ajjawi BAppSc(Physiotherapy) Hons, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, Scotland UK; Adjunct Senior Lecturer, The Education for Practice Institute, Charles Sturt University. Professor Lindy McAllister PhD, MA(SpPath), BSpThy, Professor and Associate Dean of Work Integrated Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia; Adjunct Professor, Charles Sturt University. Dr Franziska Trede PhD, MHPEd, DipPhys, Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer, The Education for Practice Institute, Charles Sturt University. Dr Stephen Loftus BDS Sheff, MSC Wales, PhD. Senior Lecturer, The Education for Practice Institute, Charles Sturt University.

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