The rapidly expanding subject of medical humanities has many insightful ideas for improving and increasing communication in particular as well as for medical education in general. This innovative new text highlights how doctors can become better, more effective practitioners by engaging with the arts and humanities, with a focus on improving communication and encouraging self-reflection. It does this by providing examples from real-world experiences that are both thought-provoking and practical.

Important characteristics:

uses well-known and contemporary examples, such as case studies, to demonstrate and examine the use of language and communication skills in a range of specified contexts.reflects the growing trend of online consultations and the corresponding significance of making sure that virtual surroundings are conducive to efficient communication.describes a number of reflective practice models.Supplemented by an array of electronic resources to improve comprehension and reader experience; go to www.routledge.com/9781032272726

The target audience for this brand-new book is medical instructors, junior physicians, and students who want to improve their communication abilities. In order to enhance and improve the experience of both the practitioner and the patient, it will instill and promote a background understanding of the role, necessity, and continual requirement for humanistic participation in self-development and reflection.