Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing, 4th Edition

Intended for the education of healthcare professionals

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.

No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet.

This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading.

This interactive app is based on the full content of Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education.

Editors:

Auguste H. Fortin VI, MD, MPH

Professor of Medicine

Division of General Internal Medicine

Yale School of Medicine

Director of Psychosocial Communication

Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program

New Haven, Connecticut

Francesca C. Dwamena, MD, MS

Professor and Chair

Department of Medicine

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Richard M. Frankel, PhD

Professor of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

Senior Research Scientist, Center for Healthcare

Information and Communication (CHIC)

Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Indianapolis, Indiana

Education Institute

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, PsyD

Director of Psychosocial Communication

Hurley Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University

Flint, Michigan

Robert C. Smith, MD, MS

University Distinguished Professor

Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry

Division of General Internal Medicine

College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population.

Developed by Usatine Media

Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio

Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer