Professional and Therapeutic Communication, 2nd Edition

This professional and therapeutic communication text provides a comprehensive and rich collection of tools and resources for health professional students to learn key concepts and apply them to the practice setting. The features of the book enhance understanding by offering learners the opportunity to critically think and apply the concepts in each chapter. * Inderani M Walia, PhD, Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies, Doody’s *

Melanie Birks is Professor and Head of Nursing and Midwifery at James Cook University, Australia. She has over 25 years of experience as an academic and has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and book chapters. Her research interests are in the areas of accessibility, innovation, relevance, and quality in health professional education.

Jenny Davis is a nurse, midwife, and health information manager with extensive experience in the Australian health and higher education sectors as a clinician, manager, educator, and researcher. She is currently a senior lecturer at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Her research interests include health workforce education, practice and sustainability; information/knowledge management; and research ethics.

Ysanne B Chapman is a retired Professor of Nursing with over fifty years of experience in the profession. While retired, she remains active in professional work, continuing to write for publication, research with colleagues, teach, and facilitate higher-degree students. She believes that effective communication is central to compassionate and efficient healthcare.