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Health Communication and the Medical Humanities: A Case-Based Learning Approach

Health Communication and the Medical Humanities: A Case-Based Learning Approach

Forbes, Shelby
Seifert, Michael K.

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceGeneral Reference

PREORDER - Expected ship date October 23, 2026

ISBN10: 1041102860
ISBN13: 9781041102861
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 23 2026
Pages: 170
Language: English

Drawing upon actual case studies, this book introduces readers to how everyday interactions in the clinic can foster trust and impact diagnoses and reveals how often-overlooked communication processes fundamentally shape healthcare delivery and outcomes.

The book treats communication not as a box to be checked or a skill to be mastered, but as a force that shapes provider and patient identities, a broker of relationships, and a central and pervasive presence in all systems of care. It explores topics such as end-of-life communication, physician burnout, professional hierarchies within healthcare teams, and AI in healthcare. It also integrates examples that extend beyond a U.S. framework, accounting for how different healthcare and political systems impact patient care. Each chapter is written in plain language and invites readers to think critically about what true patient-centered care looks like today.

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