Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical perspectives and contemporary dynamics -- Clarity and safety in communication -- Professional guides for nursing communication -- Clinical judgment: critical thinking and ethical decision making -- Developing patient-centered communication skills -- Variation in communication styles -- Intercultural communication -- Communicating in groups -- Self-concept in professional interpersonal relationships -- Developing patient-centered therapeutic relationships -- Bridges and barriers in therapeutic relationships -- Communicating with families -- Resolving conflicts between nurse and patient -- Communication strategies for health promotion and disease prevention -- Communication in health teaching and coaching -- Communication in stressful situations -- Communicating with patients experiencing communication deficits -- Communicating with children -- Communicating with older adults -- Communicating with patients in crisis -- Communication approaches in palliative care -- Role relationship communication within nursing -- Interprofessional communication -- Communicating for continuity of care -- e-Documentation in health information technology systems -- m-Health and communication technology.

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