Smith's Patient Centered Inter

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

Recent changes:
+ SMART SEARCH SUGGESTIONS - EXCLUSIVE APP ONLY FEATURE!
The Search tab only suggests words that appear in this content as you type to help spell long medical terms.