{"product_id":"communicating-about-health-current-issues-and-perspectives-9780199990276","title":"Communicating About Health: Current Issues and Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ideal combination of communication theory and practical advice  Communicating About Health: Current Issues and Perspectives  Fourth Edition  is an indispensable resource for readers looking to improve their communication abilities in the health care field. Written by Athena du Pr--an experienced researcher and noted scholar--the text offers an excellent balance of theory and practice; research and pedagogy; coverage of patient\/caregiver issues; and material on the current  historical  and philosophical backgrounds of communication in health care. In addition to enhancing features found in the previous edition  this new edition includes a greater emphasis on theory  narrative  and technology in order to reflect changes in the health industry.  Whats New to the Fourth Edition?  A new chapter--eHealth  mHealth  and Telemedicine--describes the global impact of smartphone and tablet technology  tailored health messages  and the Internet on the health industry  A new chapter  Health Care Administration  Human Resources  Marketing  and PR  provides in-depth coverage of the contributions and communication strategies involved in leadership  morale  service excellence  community engagement  and more  An expanded discussion of communication not only involves physicians and nurses but also pharmacists  allied health personnel  dentists  therapists  and others  New features--\"Can You Guess? \" \"What Do You Think? \" \"Check It Out! \" and \"In Your Experience\"--offer a higher level of engagement with students and stimulate critical thinking and discussion  Support Package (contact your Oxford sales representative or call 800-280-0280 to request these resources)  An interactive website  known as a Prezi  is available for each chapter at www.oup.com\/us\/dupre and includes videos  activities  discussion questions  key points  and more. Suitable for use in class or online.   An Instructors Manual and Test Bank  available both in print and online at www.oup.com\/us\/dupre  features sample syllabi  test questions  self-assessment activities  background reading  and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647271002165,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199990271","price":62.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199990276.jpg?v=1781691346","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/communicating-about-health-current-issues-and-perspectives-9780199990276","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}