What Do I Say?

von Woods, Rozovsky

196 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What Do I Say? Communicating Intended or Unanticipated Outcomes in Obstetrics will help physicians and other health care professionals improve their communication skills with patients and their family members. Written by James R. Woods, a perinatologist, and Fay A. Rozovsky, an attorney, risk management consultant, and authority on informed consent, What Do I Say? explores how to explain risk to patients, how to obtain patient consent, and how to talk with patients when adverse events occur. What Do I Say? is a comprehensive book that - Explains consent as a foundation of the caregiver-patient relationship - Explains the legal context for disclosing bad news - Outlines the practical issues associated with OB consent In addition to the information, research, and practical advice contained in this helpful volume, What Do I Say? is filled with useful case examples that can prepare physicians and other health care professionals for handling communications in potentially high-risk situations.

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9780787966546
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.04.2003
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons