Adams, Cynthia H., 1948-

Therapeutic communication for health professionals / Cynthia Herbert Adams, Peter D. Jones. - 3rd ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011. - xxiv, 344 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Body language and nonverbal communication -- Basics skills in verbal communication -- Basic psychology -- Mental health and adaptive disorders -- Death and dying -- Developmental issues : early childhood and adolescence -- Developmental issues : senescence -- Addiction -- The role of counseling in prevention -- Interdisciplinary communication -- Professional ethics -- Abuse, impairment, and discrimination -- Legal concerns -- Multicultural health issues.

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Medical personnel and patient.
Communication in medicine.
Health counseling.

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