TY - BOOK AU - Berry,Dianne TI - Health communication: theory and practice SN - 9780335218714 (hbk.) : U1 - 610.6'96 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Maidenhead PB - Open University Press KW - Communication in medicine KW - Health promotion KW - Psychological aspects KW - Physician and patient KW - Medicine and psychology N1 - Includes index; Specialized N2 - Effective health communication is recognised to be a critical aspect of healthcare at both the individual and wider public level. Good communication is associated with positive health outcomes. This book assesses research and practice in the area and provides some guidance for those involved in communicating health information ER -