EMOTION IN THE CLINICAL ENCOUNTER

Medical schools acknowledge that emotional well-being and clinical outcomes are connected, but the research that should inform emotion management is scattered. Emotion in the Clinical Encounter brings together theory and research on this important topic, revealing how emotion processing affects clinician wellness and linking clinician response to patients' affective cues to care outcomes. It provides practical insights for recognizing, acknowledging, and responding to patients' emotions and your own, covering the evolutionary and social function of emotion, the role of emotion in illness, the culture of medicine, and the neuroscience of emotion as it pertains to clinical medicine.

Format: Paperback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL PROFESSIONAL

The significance of emotional well-being and its impact on clinical outcomes is widely recognized by medical schools. However, the research needed to effectively manage emotions in the clinical setting remains scattered and fragmented. Emotion in the Clinical Encounter aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of the emotional dimension in the clinical encounter.

The book delves into the theoretical foundations of emotion and its role in the clinical setting. It explores how emotion processing affects clinician wellness and the relationship between clinician response to patients' affective cues and care outcomes. By integrating theory and research, Emotion in the Clinical Encounter offers unique insights into the complexities of emotion management within the healthcare profession.

In addition to its theoretical insights, the book provides practical strategies for recognizing, acknowledging, and responding to patients' emotions. It offers in-depth coverage of the evolutionary and social functions of emotion, the role of emotion in illness, the culture of medicine and its relationship to emotional management, and the neuroscience of emotion as it pertains to clinical medicine.

By building a strong understanding of the science of emotion and applying practical insights, healthcare professionals can enhance their ability to provide compassionate and effective care. Emotion in the Clinical Encounter serves as a valuable resource for medical students, residents, and practicing clinicians seeking to improve their emotional competence and patient-centered care.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 186 x 231 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260464320