Counselling in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Informationen zum Autor Dr Myra Hunter is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working in obstetrics and gynaecology at University College Hospital and Research Fellow / Senior at Guy's Hospital Medical School. Klappentext This book describes the principles and skills of counselling. It provides practical guidelines which show, by example, how to communicate effectively, how to offer counselling and support, and how to face and deal with difficult situations. Detailed attention is given to issues such as preparing women for surgery, breaking bad news, and providing information and support before, during and after childbirth. The book aims to increase the awareness of health workers by describing a broad range on women's experiences and reactions to their particular problems and health concerns, as well as the ways in which these are treated. Zusammenfassung A description of women's concerns over a broad range of medical problems and interventions. Detailed attention is given to issues such as preparing women for surgery! breaking bad news and providing support before! during and after childbirth. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Theories and Practices. 2. Experiences of reproductive problems. 3. Counselling. 4. Initial contact. 5. Providing information and support. 6. New perspectives and problem solving. 7. Conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Hunter, M Hunter, Myra Hunter, Myra (University College Hospital and Rese Hunter, Myra (University College Hospital and Research Fellow / Senior at Guy's Hospital Medical School) Hunter, Hunter Myra
• Assisted by: Hilton Davis (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.1994
• EAN: 9781854331199
• ISBN: 978-1-85433-119-9
• No. of pages: 158
• Series: Communication and Counselling; Communication and Counselling in Health Care
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; MEDICAL / Gynecology & Obstetrics, MEDICAL / Reproductive Medicine & Technology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Gynaecology & obstetrics, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services