{"product_id":"the-clinical-encounter-a-philosophical-analysis-paperback-softback-9781394217861","title":"The Clinical Encounter; A Philosophical Analysis (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394217861","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Clinical Encounter\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Philosophical Analysis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMathew Mercuri (Author), Brian S. Baigrie (Author), Steven K. Baker (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394217861, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-depth philosophical analysis of conceptual issues and challenges in the clinical encounter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003eenables 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\u003cp\u003eQuestions raised in \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003einclude: \u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003cp\u003eIntended for a broad audience, \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003eis 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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Clinical Encounter 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Clinical Encounter: What Is It? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Who Is Involved in the Clinical Encounter? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 What Are the Goals of the Clinical Encounter? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Where Does the Clinical Encounter Take Place? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 What Are the Activities That Take Place During the Clinical Encounter? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Conclusion 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Patient and the Clinician 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Why the Individual Patient Matters 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Person-Centered Care 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Clinician and Their Responsibilities 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Supplier-Induced Demand 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Conclusion 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Diagnosis 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 What Do We Mean by Diagnosis and What Is Its Purpose? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Diagnostic Process 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Sources of Evidence in Determining a Diagnosis 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Implications of a Diagnosis 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Conclusion 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Effectiveness of Care 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 What Do We Mean by “Effective”? 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Sources of Evidence 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Evidence-Based Medicine 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Clinical Practice Guidelines 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Conclusion 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Communication 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 What Is Communicated (and how)? 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Factors Affecting Communication 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Presenting Risk 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Management of Care Options 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Decision Aids 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Conclusion 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Clinical Judgment and Clinical Reasoning 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Decision Making Under Uncertainty 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Models of Clinical Judgment and Clinical Reasoning 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Conclusion 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Decision Making 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Models of Decision Making 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Which Model Is Used and How Is That Determined? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Shared Decision Making 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Conclusion 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Technology in the Encounter 126\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Artificial Intelligence 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 The Virtual Encounter 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Consumer Products, Smartphones, and Wearable Technology 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Social Media, Discussion Boards, and Websites 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Conclusion 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Quality of Care 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 How Do We Define Quality Care? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 How Is Quality of Care Measured? 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Quality Indicators and Benchmarking Care 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conclusions 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 A “Final” Word on the Clinical Encounter 162\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 185\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medical study \u0026amp; revision guides \u0026amp; reference material [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medical study \u0026amp; revision guides \u0026amp; reference material\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medical%20study%20\u0026amp;%20revision%20guides%20\u0026amp;%20reference%20material%20%5BMR%5D%22\"\u003eMR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433217585432,"sku":"9781394217861","price":29.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394217861.jpg?v=1784852082","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-clinical-encounter-a-philosophical-analysis-paperback-softback-9781394217861","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}