How Long to Read Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 6 minutes to read Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care by David Kissane

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This comprehensive text provides clinicians with practical and evidence-based guidelines to achieve effective, patient-centered communication in the areas of cancer and palliative care. Written by an outstanding panel of international experts, it integrates empirical findings with clinical wisdom, draws on historical approaches and presents a state-of-the-art curriculum for applied communication skills training for the specialist oncologist, surgeon, nurse and other multi-disciplinary team members involved in cancer care today. In this book communication is broken down into key modules that cover the life-cycle of cancer care. They include coverage of diagnosis and treatment including clinical trials, empathic support in response to distress, transition to survivorship or palliative therapies, discussion of prognosis, conduct of family meetings, and care of the dying. Complementary training of patients in their communication with the doctor completes the interactive dyad. The art of teaching, impact of gender and power in the consultation and the ethical context are carefully considered. Special communication challenges include discussion of genetic risk, rehabilitative and salvage surgery, promotion of treatment adherence, unanticipated adverse outcomes, intercultural issues, fertility and sexuality. The value of decision aides, question prompt lists, audio-recording of consultations and use of the internet is illustrated. By looking across the full spectrum of disciplines involved in the multidisciplinary team, discipline-specific issues are considered by experts in each field. In this manner, the needs of patients and their relatives are evaluated, including paediatric and geriatric populations. To achieve all of this, theoretical models are examined from the medical school to the highly specialized practice, facilitation training and actor training are made explicit, and international approaches to communication skills training are compared and contrasted. Finally, research tools that assist in coding cancer consultations, evaluating training courses, and employing mixed methods in studies aid the reader in providing clear and sensitive communication when handling challenging situations whilst treating cancer sufferers and palliative care patients.

How long is Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care?

Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care by David Kissane is 774 pages long, and a total of 196,596 words.

This makes it 261% the length of the average book. It also has 240% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 54 minutes to read Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care aloud.

What Reading Level is Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care?

Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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