Communication skills for adult nurses [E-Book]

Front cover; Half title page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; The editors and contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Communication: fundamental skills - Abayomi McEwen and Graham Harris; 2 Communicating with adult patients: beyond the fundamentals - Graham Harris and Abayomi McEwen; 3 Communication: the essence of care - Jayne Crow; 4 Using technology to communicate - Sarah Kraszewski; 5 Effective communication in teams - Vivian Jellis; 6 Communicating with diverse groups - Jill Toocaram; 7 Communicating in challenging situations - Mary Northrop; 8 Communication in learning and teaching - Paula Sobiechowska9 Legal and ethical dimensions in communication - Bernard Anderson; Afterword; Further reading; Useful resources; Index; Back cover

With an emphasis on practical application, this lively and accessible guide will help nurses to hone and develop their communication skills. Examples of both good and poor practice, taken from the real-life experiences of the authors, are included to encourage reflection and integration of theory and practice. The book includes common scenarios, activity points and suggestions for practice, to give nurses the tools to continue to develop and apply effective communication skills. Communication Skills for Adult Nurses will support both student nurses learning their craft and also offer a suitable handy reference for qualified nurses undertaking continuing professional development, or acting as mentors"