Listening as Work in Primary Care

ISBN-13: 9781857756364 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997

Opis

'This book has arisen from reflections on patients' everyday stories in my work as a general practitioner. Over several years I have reflected on the mandate that general practitioners are given by society to listen and be available if required. The field of study is the everyday business of being a family doctor and the inter- and intra-personal phenomena that arise as a result.' Combining analysis of detailed accounts by general practitioners of their everyday work with theoretical argument, this book is an invaluable read for medical professionals in primary care, students of medicine and nursing, GP tutors and all healthcare professionals directly involved with patients.

Spis treści

Introduction. Section 1: Choices in listening. The importance of listening. Choosing to listen. Section 2: Listening work and relationships. Cumulative listening and relationships. Pastoral work in primary care. Holding work – description. Holding work – discussion. Listening work and organisation boundaries. Listening work and interpersonal boundaries. Work and self – boundaries. Work and self - adequacy and sincerity. Listening as work in primary care. Postscript.

O autorze

Simon Cocksedge