The Consultation, published almost 20 years ago by the same authors, has been completely rewritten. The New Consultation will be an essential aid for all doctors and their educators to increase the effectiveness of their consultations and to help to make them more patient-centred. It includes theoretical background as well as practical help for both consulters and teachers. The consultation is 'the central act of medicine': the meeting between the patient and the doctor. ...

This unique book draws upon a collection of essays and personal reflections by Dr Peter Tate, covering at least half a century of his experience of trying to understand, define and improve communication between doctors and patients. Adopting a light, conversational and often humorous tone, the book covers a broad range of situations encountered during the lead author’s career as a general practitioner, his seminal research into understanding doctor-patient communication, and his subsequent...

Of previous editions:'... breaks new ground in its readability … It is concise, wise, and firmly pragmatic'. British Medical Journal'Since it was first published in 1994, Peter Tate’s The Doctor’s Communication Handbook has been essential reading to improve GP registrars’ communication skills'. Practical Diabetes InternationalThis bestselling title has established itself as the ultimate guide to patient communication for a...

A key text for doctors, this revised, expanded and updated edition now includes a section on understanding one's own attitudes and empathy, and greatly enhanced material on communication strategies and skills. The text is also suitable for candidates preparing for the MRCGP examination.

"The Other Side of Medicine" is an amusing and challenging reflection of changes and fashions in general practice. Covering various themes including humanity in medicine, communication, and quality assessment of doctors, Peter Tate offers an abundance of personal anecdotes and patient perspectives. Doctors, particularly general practitioners, their trainers and examiners, and medical students will find this romp through a half century of medical life invigorating and invaluable. "This book...

Do you overthink before speaking up in meetings or stepping into leadership?Have you consumed endless motivation but still lack a clear, measurable system for growth? The Power of Preparation is a structured, tactical guide for ambitious professionals who want more than inspiration - they want execution. Drawing from practical preparation frameworks outlined throughout the book, this guide breaks competence into measurable skills, repeatable systems, and s...

Perfect for bird-watchers, a thoughtfully curated collection of ancient myths, classic adages, and fascinating stories from around the world about thirty species of birdsFrom the significance of the first cuckoo to rhymes about magpies, an astonishingly large and varied body of folklore has grown up around birds. They can be found in all parts of the world, such as the story of Yorimoto in Japan, who hid from his enemies in a tree and was protected by two doves, an...

The Mastermind’s Clock is your ultimate guide to mastering time and becoming the true architect of your day. This book offers a strategic approach to time management, helping you to craft routines, set priorities, and build systems that work in harmony with your goals. With practical techniques, mindset shifts, and powerful insights, you’ll learn to stay ahead of distractions, work smarter, and make time your most valuable asset. Whether you're balancing work, life, or both, this book show...

Managing employees is time-consuming, so consider how you want to use your time best to engage your team members and meet your business goals.To effectively manage employees, it takes skill and a solid understanding of how to work with each member of your team. Whether you are a new manager or have managed for several years, employees bring challenges to your day and how are you going to handle them?This easy to follow guide will provide you with common sense ways to handle...

Everyone feels a degree of anxiousness from time to time and most people are able to cope with those feelings. In some cases, anxiety can be a good thing, prompting action when needed, the famous ‘fight or flight’ reaction.However, for some people anxiety can be too intense, becoming a bigger and bigger problem until it impacts upon daily life to such an extent something needs to be done.In order to overcome anxiety, one of the first things you must do is recognise that anx...

Being in a leadership role and being part of something bigger than oneself brings great satisfactionbut how do you get there? How do you make your way into the positions that will allow you to lead change, manage a business, head up a project, and get into a position where you can bring your skills and talent to help a company succeed and at the same time bring personal satisfaction to yourself?In Understanding the Secrets to Career Advancement, author and human resource e...

The fully searchable digital box set that includes the six-book series: Leadership, Self, Communications, Others, Partnerships, and Execution.The SCOPE of Leadership six-book series outlines the competencies that great leaders who lead as coaches possess. Read this series to learn the principles of developing, enabling, and inspiring people through a coaching approach to leadership. Develop the capabilities that ...