This book provides a practical framework for supporting and helping the patient and the family both in the acute medical setting and in the longer term in the community. It focuses on skills and techniques needed to provide important information, reduce stress and to set realistic goals during rehabilitation. The role of open communication between helper and patient is emphasized and demonstrated using examples and case studies.
This book has been written for all concerned with heart disease: professionals and lay helpers, clinicians and non-clinicians.
The Foreword is by Dr Alastair McDonald of the Cardiac Department, The Royal London Hospital, who also acted as medical advisor for the book.
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This book provides a practical framework for supporting and helping the patient and the family both in the acute medical setting and in the longer term in the community. It focuses on skills and techniques needed to provide important information, reduce stress and to set realistic goals during rehabilitation. The role of open communication between helper and patient is emphasized and demonstrated using examples and case studies.
This book has been written for all concerned with heart disease: professionals and lay helpers, clinicians and non-clinicians.
The Foreword is by Dr Alastair McDonald of the Cardiac Department, The Royal London Hospital, who also acted as medical advisor for the book.
Imprint | BPS Blackwell |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | 1996 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | April 1996 |
Authors | Paul Bennett |
Dimensions | 215 x 139 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 146 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-85433-096-3 |
Barcode | 9781854330963 |
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LSN | 1-85433-096-9 |