Patient and Person: Interpersonal Skills in Nursing offers guidance on
the skills needed to interact with patients as people - an essential
component of building an effective therapeutic relationship and
providing quality care.
Author Jane Stein-Parbury explains key concepts in simple language,
without assuming any prior knowledge. The book includes empathy, dealing
with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a
patient. Nurses will learn to build trusting relationships and support
patients in their health journey.
The seventh edition of this highly regarded text has been fully updated
to incorporate the most current literature relating to interpersonal
skills in nursing.
- Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical
concepts
- Forty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the
content and practise skills in a focused manner
- Person-centred approach throughout
- Online scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific
skills
- An eBook included in all print purchases
Additional resources on Evolve
Instructor resources:
- Scenario videos + transcripts
- Interview videos + transcripts
- Discussion activities for scenario videos
All theoretical concepts mapped against Australian Registered Nurse
Standards for Practice and Australia National Safety and Quality
Health Service Standards
Fully updated with latest research evidence
Focus on t the importance of interdisciplinary interactions in
maintaining quality and safety in health care
Renewed emphasis about the importance of reflection in culture care
Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person, 7e, included in
all print purchases. Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core
text, EAQ prepares students for tutorials, lectures and exams, with
access to hundreds of exam-style questions at your fingertips
