| Description |
x, 173 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Health psychology |
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Health psychology.
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| Contents |
1. An introduction to risk communication in health -- 2. Defining and explaining risk -- 3. Communicating probabilistic information -- 4. Understanding and influencing people's health behaviours -- 5. Communicating information about health and treatment -- 6. Patient information leaflets and the provision of written information -- 7. Other risk scales and tools for aiding understanding of health-related information -- 8. Conclusions and future challenges |
| Summary |
"Using examples from disciplines including psychology, sociology, health, medicine, pharmacy, statistics and business and management, this book is key reading for students who need to understand the effect of risk in health psychology as well as for health professionals interested in doctor-patient communication, informed consent and patient welfare."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Health attitudes.
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Medical personnel and patient.
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Communication in medicine -- Psychological aspects.
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Public health.
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Physician and patient.
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Health risk communication.
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| ISBN |
0335213529 cased |
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0335213510 paperback |
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