Communicating About Health: Current Issues and Perspectives

by Athena du Pré

This text provides a research-based thorough overview of health communication, balancing theory with practical advice and examples that encourage students to further develop their own communication skills. In a broad survey of the field, approached from the perspectives of both caregiver and patient, it offers solid coverage of the history of health care, an examination of culture's role in health and healing, and a look at current issues and challenges facing health care. The new edition includes expanded coverage of diversity among patients and of the impact of technology on health care communication today.

Genres: Nonfiction

496 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[Retina Chit · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice book.

[Ew Lake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful - dogeared several pages that sparked an idea.

[Carlos Apodaca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great explanation of pertinent health care communication theories and their practical applications. The health care campaign module chapters are also really informative.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on Health Communication you will ever find. I would recommend this to anyone who is a doctor, a nurse, a caretaker, or even a patient. Fantastic book with many real life examples. A must read.

[Aja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brings up interesting issues in Health Communication, but takes it from the viewpoint of a medical provider. Not really what I was looking for, but still useful information none the less.