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Medical Writings |19 February 2002

Writing, Speaking, and Communication Skills for Health Professionals

Howard Schubiner, MD; Susan Eggly, PhD

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  • Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.

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Structured abstracts of information on newly published books, computer programs, selected Web sites, and other material are provided in this portion of Medical Writings. Not all items submitted by publishers are abstracted, but a listing of almost all material received can be found in the advertising pages of each issue. “Order phone” numbers can be used to place orders directly with publishers.
The Health Care Communication Group. 352 pages. New Haven: Yale Univ Pr; 2001. $17.95. ISBN 0300088620. Order phone 800-987-7323.
Field of medicine: Medical education and academic medical fields.
Format: Softcover book.
Audience: Residents, fellows, and junior faculty seeking an academic career and interested in improving skills in academic medical communication, including writing, speaking, and teaching.
Purpose: To provide practical solutions to many writing, speaking, and teaching problems that face junior members of the academic community.
Content: Five sections (consisting of 14 chapters) on reading science, writing science, speaking science, teaching science, and the business aspects of health care. Each chapter is written by a different author and covers topics from a practical perspective in a workshop-style format. Many chapters include practical tips and suggestions on issues such as sentence structure for grants, manuscripts, and abstracts; font size for poster presentations; and techniques for teaching learners with different learning styles. Additional chapters address broader topics, such as grant writing, setting up a medical practice, and interpreting medical literature.
Highlights: Each chapter can serve as an independent and concise reference. The writing style is informal and user-friendly. Clear examples fill...
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Schubiner H, Eggly S. Writing, Speaking, and Communication Skills for Health Professionals. Ann Intern Med. 2002;136:340. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-136-4-200202190-00018

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2002;136(4):340.

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-136-4-200202190-00018

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