Professional Communication in Speech-Language Pathology: How to Write, Talk, and Act Like a Clinician, 5th Edition (EPUB)

By A. Embry Burrus, Laura B. Willis
In Professional Communication in Speech-Language Pathology: How to Write, Talk, and Act Like a Clinician, Fifth Edition, the authors focus on preparing student clinicians for the diverse forms of communication they will encounter in their clinic practicum experience. The text highlights the importance of effective written and verbal communication in university clinics, medical settings and public schools, and provides guidance for these professional settings. Designed to help students navigate communication challenges, the text utilizes appendices with practical examples of diagnostic and treatment reports, data sheets and essential acronyms to equip them with the necessary tools to communicate effectively. To promote a student-friendly text, vignettes are incorporated into each chapter to present ethical dilemmas, interview scenarios and procedures for handling confidential health information to help students understand the material on a practical level.
New to the Fifth Edition

Expanded content regarding cultural sensitivity and bias
Updated information on current requirements and policies for written documentation
Expanded and updated information regarding HIPAA and the ASHA Code of Ethics
Numerous additional examples to further clarify the content
Reorganization of the chapters for greater flow of information
References updated throughout to reflect current research and evidence-based practice

Key Features

Each chapter includes learning outcomes, active learning exercises, and reflection questions
Chapters include specific information to differentiate between the university clinic, medical, and public-school settings
Numerous vignettes to illustrate key concepts and recommended practices
Helpful appendices provide practical examples of diagnostic and treatment reports, data sheets, and essential acronyms
Evidence-based research is referenced as well as how to practically apply the information
Student-friendly verbiage to make complex concepts easy to follow

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials
For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Active Learning Exercises, Reflection Questions

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plural Publishing, Inc (September 6, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635506581
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635506587