Smith's patient centered interviewing: an evidence-based method

"A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and practices of patient communication in a clinical setting Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition presents a step-by-step methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview. Readers will learn how to confidently obtain from patients accurate biomedical facts, as well as critical personal, social, and emotional information, allowing them to make a precise diagnosis, develop effective treatment plans, and forge strong clinician-patient relationships. The most evidence-based guide available on the topic, Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition applies the proven 5-step approach, which integrates patient- and clinician-centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration. The book's user-friendly design features icons, boxed case vignettes, and use of color to highlight key points, and pedagogy includes learning an practice exercises in each chapter"-

"Our goal in this text is to present in a logical, step-by-step fashion the behaviors that are necessary to conduct an effective and efficient biopsychosocial interview. Interviewing is the most important and most difficult skill learners must master in their clinical careers. The book is designed for learners in medicine, advanced-practice nursing, physician assistant, and other health-related disciplines where communication and relational skills are central"-

Revised edition of: Patient-centered interviewing : an evidence-based method / Robert C. Smith. 2nd ed. ©2002.

The medical interview -- Data-gathering and empathy skills -- The beginning of the interview: patient-centered interviewing -- Symptom-defining skills -- The middle of the interview: clinician-centered interviewing -- Step 11: the end of the interview -- Adapting the interview to different situations and other practical issues -- The clinician-patient relationship -- Summarizing and presenting the patient's story -- Remaining patient-centered in the digital age -- Appendices. Foreword to the first edition -- Research and humanistic rationale for patient-centered interviewing -- Feelings and emotions -- Complete write-up of Ms. Jones' initial evaluation -- Mental status evaluation -- Teaching supplement -- Companion videos.