The book is an evocative, narrative writing about nursing and nursing issues that addresses nursing as the care of the sick, and the tneding of the environment within which care happens.

Medically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing contains over 1,500 quotes pertinent and especially illuminating to these disciplines. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. Some are profound, some are witty, some are wise but none are frivolous. The extensive author and subject indexes

OET Speaking for Nurses Book 2 contains updated dialogues including transcripts of related videos. Each section of the book highlights communication strategies which can be used in the dialogue. Virginia Allum is the Head of Medical English for Specialist Language Courses and is an OET Premium Preparation Provider.

OET Speaking for Nurses Book 1 includes information about the Updated OET Speaking Sub-test. The book outlines the speaking sub-test under headings relating to the marking criteria for the test. Each section includes a sample role play which links to a YouTube cartoon video. Virginia Allum is the Head of Medical English for Specialist Language Courses and is an OET Premium Preparation Provider. Contents of the book 1. Introduction to the Speaking Sub-test including OET Updated Speaking Sub-test information 2. Building a Relationship with the Patient Scenario: Child with Burns Scenario: Teenage Boy with Scurvy 3. Understanding the Patient's Point of View Scenario: Dealing with Complaints 4. Conducting the Role Play using a clear structure Scenario: Dog Bite 5. Asking for information and showing understanding Scenario: Irritable Bowel Syndrome 6. Providing information and checking understanding Scenario: Sleep Apnoea

The communication strategies used in typical role plays during the OET Speaking subtest for nurses. Develop the ability to structure a dialogue with a patient or patient's relative within a healthcare scenario.Several common areas of communication are covered as well as starting and ending the role play and dealing with difficult conversations.

Go beyond theory and start to master the essential communication skills and techniques you’ll need throughout all areas of nursing practice. Communication in Nursing, 7th Edition uses a personal and empathetic approach, along with unique artistic features, to help you develop a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. Comprehensive, step-by-step guidelines teach you how to establish patient relationships, and new QSEN-specific exercises help you learn to connect more effectively with patients, co-workers, and managers for better clinical outcomes. Real-life clinical scenarios, chapter exercises, and a new writing tutorial also offer endless opportunities to hone your skills. Moments of Connection boxes highlight the outcomes and benefits of successful communication. Wit & Wisdom boxes provide a humorous, personal approach to communication theory and application. Reflections On... boxes give you a specific task to help you integrate chapter material into the broader scope of nursing practice. Exercises throughout the book help you master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills. QSEN-specific exercises developed by a leading expert highlight how safety and improved care can result from better communication. UNIQUE! Online writing tutorial on Evolve helps you review and improve your technical writing skills. Case studies on Evolve give you practice using proper communication skills in a variety of real-life case scenarios. The latest information on compassion fatigue, language use, client preconceived ideas about health care, transcultural issues, technology, and the demands of electronic medical record systems provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information needed to excel in today’s nursing field.

Communication in Palliative Nursing unites complementary work in communication studies and nursing research to present a theoretically grounded curriculum for teaching palliative care communication to nurses. The chapters outline the COMFORT curriculum, comprised of these elements: Communication, Orientation and opportunity, Mindful presence, Family, Openings, Relating, and Team communication. Central to this curriculum is the need for nurses to practice self-care. Based on a narrative approach to communication, which addresses communication skills development holistically, this volume teaches nurses to consider a holistic model of communication that aligns with the holistic nature of palliative care. This work moves beyond the traditional and singular view of the nurse as patient and family teacher, to embrace more complex communication challenges present in palliative care -- namely, providing care and comfort through communication at a time when patients, families, and nurses themselves are suffering. In addition to collaborating with physicians, the nurse's role involves speaking with patients and families after they have received bad news and often extends to discussions of spiritual and religious concerns. This book covers communication theory, clinical tools, and teaching resources to help nurses enhance their own communication and create comfort for themselves, as well as for patients and their families.