TY - BOOK AU - Tate, P. TI - The doctor's communication handbook SN - 1-85775-256-2 AV - WZ 112 .T37 1994 PY - 1994/// CY - Oxford PB - Radcliffe Medical Press KW - Physician-Patient Relations|Delivery of Health Care|Ethics|Communication N1 - Discusses how doctors should relate with patients taking into consideration their feelings and what they expect from a consultation. Suggests ways which doctor can achieve a balance between their needs and those of the patients keeping in mind their individual differences. Tasks to include in a consultation are recommended along with ways of evaluating consultations. Strategies of improving communication skills and other ethical issues are also discussed ER -