Interviewing patients and clients

Stephen Loftus, Sandra Mackey

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    Abstract

    Interviewing patients and clients is a skill that most professionals need to master. Strong interviewing skills are crucial for planning effective care. Professional interviewing is not something that comes naturally to anybody; it is a skill that has to be learned and practised. In this chapter we excplore some of the key aspects of interviewing in healthcare settings.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCommunicating in the Health Sciences
    EditorsJoy Higgs, Rola Ajjawi, Lindy McAllister, Franziska Trede, Stephen Loftus
    Place of PublicationSouth Melbourne, Vic.
    PublisherOxford University Press
    Pages187-194
    Number of pages8
    Edition3rd
    ISBN (Print)9780195579048
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • medical history taking
    • interviewing
    • medical care

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