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Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills

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Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills is a detailed guide aimed at enhancing communication between veterinary professionals and their clients. It provides strategies for effective dialogues, focusing on both verbal and non-verbal skills to ensure clarity and empathy in interactions. The book draws on various real-life scenarios to illustrate the importance of building trust and understanding in veterinary practice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a veterinary professional looking to enhance your communication skills with clients and colleagues. It provides valuable insights and practical techniques for effective interactions in the veterinary environment, which can greatly improve client relationships and patient care.

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* The first definitive textbook on veterinary communication. * Covers all the key areas of communication: the basic frameworkfor the veterinary consultation; professional, ethical and legalaspects; communication with clients and colleagues; and coping withend-of-life and other difficult situations.

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The area of veterinary communication has developed considerably in recent years and is now formally taught on the veterinary curriculum. As in human medicine, communication skills play an integral role in veterinary medicine, and it is essential that both veterinary students and veterinarians are aware of the key issues specific to veterinary medicine.

Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills is the first definitive textbook on veterinary communication, incorporating research from both the veterinary and medical professions. The book covers vet-client communication in normal and difficult situations, explains the structure of the veterinary consultation model, and explores higher-level communication skills that can be practised by every veterinary surgeon. It will also examine related communication topics such as the media and public health, as well as individual attitudes and self-development.

The first definitive reference on veterinary communication

This comprehensive book covers a broad range of topics from basic communication skills through to legal and ethical decision making and public forms of communication, making it an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners.

Written by two leading experts in the field, Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills is an essential addition to any veterinary professional's library.

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Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills is praised for its comprehensive coverage of key communication areas, equipping new vets with essential skills for managing complex interactions in practice. The book includes real-life case studies and step-by-step guidelines, making it a valuable resource for veterinary students and practitioners. Its practical approach, encompassing ethics and legal aspects along with handling clients and colleagues, has earned it recommendations as a must-have reference.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405158176

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Carol Gray
  • Edited by Jenny Moffett

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 345g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Carol Gray is a Lecturer in Veterinary Communication Skillsat the University of Liverpool, and has been instrumental in theintroduction of communication skills training to UK veterinaryundergraduates. She is also a Fellow of the Higher EducationAcademy, a Registered Practitioner with the HE Academy, UK, and isa member of the LIVE team (RVC Centre for Excellence in VeterinaryEducation). Jenny Moffett is Director of Communications at RossUniversity of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts. She is a past editorof the Irish Veterinary Journal and a freelance veterinaryjournalist. She holds a veterinary degree from the Royal VeterinaryCollege, London, a Master's in Science Communication from DublinCity University and a Diploma in Marketing Communications from theCommunications & Management Institute, Dublin.

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