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Health communication in the 21st century / Kevin B. Wright, Lisa Sparks, Dan O'Hair

By: Contributor(s): Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub., 2008Description: vii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • txt
Media type:
  • n
Carrier type:
  • nc
ISBN:
  • 9781405155946
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • R118 .WRI 2008
Contents:
Overview of communication and health Provider-patient communication Caregiving and communication Social support and health Culture and diversity issues in healthcare Communication and healthcare organizations New technologies and health communication Mass communication and health Risk and crisis communication Health campaigns and community health initiatives Interdisciplinary healthcare teams Emerging health communication contexts and challenges
Summary: Health Communication in the 21st Century provides an in-depth look at one of the fastest growing areas of the communication field. Written in an engaging style by three experts in the field, this text explores how different aspects of health and communication processes are intertwined in complex ways. Covering traditional areas of research and current issues, the text demonstrates how better understanding the communication of health care issues can improve health outcomes." "Real life cases illustrate concepts, and resources such as a glossary and discussion questions are included to reinforce learning. Throughout, the authors draw on a decade of experience at the local, national, and international levels to highlight current and significant advances in health communications.
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Books Books Medical Library General Stacks Medical Library Non-fiction R118.WRI 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available 032553
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lncludes index


Overview of communication and health
Provider-patient communication
Caregiving and communication
Social support and health
Culture and diversity issues in healthcare
Communication and healthcare organizations
New technologies and health communication
Mass communication and health
Risk and crisis communication
Health campaigns and community health initiatives
Interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Emerging health communication contexts and challenges

Health Communication in the 21st Century provides an in-depth look at one of the fastest growing areas of the communication field. Written in an engaging style by three experts in the field, this text explores how different aspects of health and communication processes are intertwined in complex ways. Covering traditional areas of research and current issues, the text demonstrates how better understanding the communication of health care issues can improve health outcomes." "Real life cases illustrate concepts, and resources such as a glossary and discussion questions are included to reinforce learning. Throughout, the authors draw on a decade of experience at the local, national, and international levels to highlight current and significant advances in health communications.

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