HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL SKILLS<br> A Practical Manual

HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL SKILLS
A Practical Manual

CONTENTS


FRONT MATTER Balu H Athreya	i
Part I. Transition to the 21st Century
Introduction Balu H Athreya	3
Clinical Competence and New Directions in Medical Education Balu H Athreya	11
Getting to Know the Patient — Disease, Illness, and Illness Behavior Balu H Athreya	25
Part II. Clinical Skills
Listening Skills and Observational Skills Balu H Athreya	43
Diagnostic Skills Balu H Athreya	67
Problem Solving Skills Balu H Athreya	81
Part III. Human Relations Skills
Communication Skills Balu H Athreya	93
Physician–Patient Relationship Balu H Athreya	117
Caring and Connection Balu H Athreya	131
Learning and Teaching Skills Balu H Athreya	141
Physician, Know Thyself! Balu H Athreya	147
Part IV. Appendix
How to Organize a Course on Clinical Competency Skills Balu H Athreya	153
BACK MATTER Balu H Athreya	163
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