{"product_id":"the-clinical-encounter-by-mathew-mercuri-9781394217861","title":"The Clinical Encounter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-depth philosophical analysis of conceptual issues and challenges in the clinical encounter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter\u003c\/i\u003e enables readers to better understand the many facets of the clinical encounter, the challenges faced by its participants, and what it means to clinicians, patients, and the community. In approaching the clinical encounter as a social activity, the text examines how practical tasks of care interact with the experiences and values of participants, the environment of care, and healthcare policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions raised in \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter\u003c\/i\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat do we mean by quality of care?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow do we determine care to be effective?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is communicated in the encounter and how is it communicated (including presentation of risk and management of care options)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWho is (or ought to be) involved in decision-making about care and what are their perspectives and responsibilities?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is the role and impact of technology?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for a broad audience, \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential thought-provoking resource for clinicians, students, managers, and researchers seeking to study and improve patient care, and for patients navigating the healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031841652972,"sku":"9781394217861","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ca30efaa0ca8536bb8b6bca9b3a11fbd.jpg?v=1764154140","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-clinical-encounter-by-mathew-mercuri-9781394217861","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}