Written by an eminent authority on interviewing techniques and resident training Patient-Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method provides practical how-to guidance on every aspect of physician-patient communication. Readers will hone their skills in patient-centered interviewing techniques whose effectiveness is documented by published evidence.Chapters present techniques for defining the patient s symptoms making the doctor-centered part of the interviewing process patient-friendly and handling specific scenarios. Also included are effective strategies for summarizing data from the interview presenting these findings to colleagues and using patient education materials. The book s user-friendly design features icons boxed case vignettes and use of color to highlight key points. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780781732796 ISBN10: 0781732794 Contributors: Smith Robert C.