Patient and Person: Interpersonal Skills in Nursing offers guidance on the skills needed to interact with patients as people - an essential component of building an effective therapeutic relationship and providing quality care. Author Jane Stein-Parbury explains key concepts in simple language, without assuming any prior knowledge. The book includes empathy, dealing with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a patient. Nurses will learn to build trusting relationships and support patients in their health journey. The seventh edition of this highly regarded text has been fully updated to incorporate the most current literature relating to interpersonal skills in nursing.Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical conceptsForty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the content and practise skills in a focused mannerPerson-centred approach throughoutOnline scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific skillsAll theoretical concepts mapped against Australian Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and Australia National Safety and Quality Health Service StandardsFully updated with latest research evidenceFocus on t the importance of interdisciplinary interactions in maintaining quality and safety in health careRenewed emphasis about the importance of reflection in culture careElsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person, 7e, included in all print purchases. Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core text, EAQ prepares students for tutorials, lectures and exams, with access to hundreds of exam-style questions at your fingertips
